SNAP Benefits

SNAP News Updates & Information

Stay up to date on federal SNAP developments: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov
Illinois SNAP/LINK webpage
- SNAP Rules are Changing Resource: English | Spanish
- How to Meet the SNAP Work Requirements Resource: English | Spanish
- How to Confirm and Report Your Work Requirement Exemption Resource: English | Spanish

Local Food Assistance

Evanston Food Pantries & Meal Programs

Evanston Corps Community Center/Salvation Army: 847-866-9770
Hillside Free Methodist Church: 847-328-7182
Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry: 847-328-4544
Howard Area Community Center: 773-262-6622
Humans At Help Foundation: 773-852-7866
Ignation Mission Center: 773-739-9255
Niles Township Food Pantry: 847-983-0073
Connections for the Homeless: 847-475-7070
Hemenway United Methodist Church Pantry: 847-869-0370

View an up-to-date list and additional details. View a list of Soup Kitchens prepared by Interfaith Action of Evanston.

How You Can Help Your Neighbors

Donate: Cash or non-perishable food items to local food banks.
Volunteer: Many local pantries welcome volunteers to help distribute food.
Share Resources: Spread awareness of available support within your community.

Additional Resources

City of Evanston 311 Center: Call or text 847-448-4311 for local support.
Illinois Department of Human Services

More Food Resources

Find Food IL - An interactive map to find free food programs in every part of Illinois. No prior application is needed to get help.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Evanston Community Fridges

Utilities

Financial

Evanston Emergency Assistance Program

Housing

HUD Tenants’ Rights (PDF). The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) provides guidance to those who receive housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Entry Point Call Center. Suburban Cook County residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless can call 1-877-426-6515 to be referred to assistance resources