Food Assistance

ATTENTION: SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS ARE CHANGING

At the end of April, 2026, for those who do not meet the work requirements, SNAP will be suspended. This suspension of their SNAP benefits will continue until proof that work requirements are being met and/or proof that the household is exempt has been submitted to IDHS.

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Many people between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work or volunteer a minimum of 20 hours/week to keep SNAP.

You are exempt from the new requirements if you are:

  • Under 18 years old
  • Over 65 years old
  • Living in a SNAP household with a child under 14 years old
  • Receiving SSI or SSDI benefits
  • Subject to (and compliant with) TANF work requirements
  • Receiving unemployment benefits

Others may be exempt as well!

You can check your SNAP status through the following links and contacts:

See these resources for more information on changes to the SNAP program: 

If you are a current Cunningham Township participant receiving case management or other services, please talk to your case manager or other contact about any questions or concerns you may have with your SNAP benefits. 

 

Other LINK/SNAP resources:

You can double the value of your LINK and/or P-EBT benefit when you shop at the Indoor Market in Urbana or the Common Ground Co-op.

The market is located inside the Lincoln Square Mall every Saturday from 8am-12pm.

A LINK/P-EBT card can be swiped for up to $20 to get $40 in value via coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables AND tokens to be spent on other food at the market such as eggs, breads, and more.

Common Ground Co-op at Lincoln Square Mall:

  • For every $1 spent using LINK you get a $1 voucher to spend on any LINK eligible items. 
  • For example if you spend $20 on LINK eligible items using your link card, you will get $20 in vouchers to spend on other LINK eligible items. 
  • Learn more here: https://www.commonground.coop/in-the-store/link-match

FOR FRESH PRODUCE: If you use LINK, have access to transportation, and would like weekly access to low cost produce, please call us at (217) 384 – 4144 – Select 5 for Food Assistance – and ask about the Sola Gratia CSA program. NOTE: This program runs through the growing season only.


Food Pantries:

Champaign Urbana is home to dozens of food pantries.
View these maps to locate the food pantry closest to you:

Township’s Food Guide provides detailed access info: (English, Français, Español). Screen reader friendly guide: (English (link))

CU Public Health also has more information on their website: https://www.c-uphd.org/community-food-pantry-information.html

You can also call or text 211 and ask for help finding a food pantry near you.

If you cannot travel to a food pantry:

For those who are unable to travel to a food pantry, due to mobility or medical issues, we offer Sharing Table — a food pantry delivery service — in partnership with the HOPE Center, Wesley Foundation, First United Methodist Church, and United Way.

If you or someone you know is unable to travel to a food pantry, give us a call or send us an email and we would be happy to help. Orders can be placed anytime during the week. Limited spots available each week. Deliveries occur Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

217-384-4144
info@ctso.org

“[Food delivery] has been such a blessing to me and my granddaughter. My granddaughter loves the oatmeal, she eats it every day for breakfast. The toilet paper too has been a tremendous help. We appreciate it so much.”

Food stamps/SNAP/LINK

To see if you qualify or apply for SNAP/LINK text “Food” to 74544 or you can apply here.

If you are currently receiving SNAP/LINK benefits and are having issues with your account, please contact the Champaign County Health Care Consumers at cchcc@cchcc-il.org or 217-352-6533. They can also help with Medicaid/TANF or medical navigation.