As the holiday season approaches, the focus on ensuring families have access to essential resources becomes paramount. In Illinois, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in providing support to households, with a notable increase in beneficiaries this year.
According to official figures, a staggering 18.3% of households in Illinois, representing just over 904,000 families, are beneficiaries of SNAP in 2023. This marks an increase from 15.9% in the previous year, making Illinois the state with the sixth-highest percentage of SNAP beneficiaries in the nation.
Distribution Details for December 2023
As the holiday spirit fills the air, the anticipation for the distribution of December’s SNAP benefits is palpable. The Illinois government has outlined the schedule for distributing benefits between the 1st and 10th of the month, contingent upon the termination of the head of household’s Social Security number (SSN).
Beneficiaries in Chicago and throughout Illinois can expect the following distribution pattern based on the last digit of their SSN:
- SSN ending in 1: Benefits will be distributed on the 1st of December.
- SSN ending in 2: Benefits will be distributed on December 2, and so forth.
- SSN ending in 0: Benefits will be distributed on the 10th of December.
For new cases approved in December, the initial benefit will be distributed between the 1st and 10th of the following month.
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Timely Access to SNAP Benefits
To ensure timely access, regular roll benefits will be available no later than 3:00 a.m. on the designated distribution date, even on weekends. Beneficiaries can confirm their deposit date and time by visiting the official page of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES).
To review their case details, users can click on the link for their case number on the IES platform. Additionally, workers involved in the program can check the “regular roll availability date” on the IES Case Summary Page.
In these times of economic uncertainty, the SNAP program remains a vital lifeline for many Illinois residents, especially during the holiday season. The distribution schedule ensures that families can plan and celebrate Christmas with the assurance of having essential resources at their disposal.
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