Emergency Food | Illinois Department of Human Services - Fulton County

323 West Main Street, Temporary Location, Havana, IL 62644

Eligibility

You may be eligible for expedited service for SNAP benefits if-- -your family has no more than $100 available, and -your income for the month you apply is less than $150, or -someone in the family is a migrant or seasonal farm worker who is not expecting to receive more than $25 in the 10-day period starting with the date of application; or -your monthly income and available money is less than your monthly rent or mortgage payment and the appropriate utility standard. Remember: Even if you do not qualify for expedited service you may still be eligible for regular SNAP benefits if you need help buying food.

Required documents

Please visit website or call.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

309-547-3755

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Fulton County Family Community Resource Center

800-843-6154

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Illinois Department of Human Services State Help Line

Website

https://www.dhs.state.il.us

Languages

English & Spanish

Application process

An application is needed, so it's important that you file an application as soon as possible. The application process begins the day your Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) receives your signed application. There are several ways for you to apply. *You can visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website at www.dhs.state.il.us to apply electronically. *You can apply by visiting the Illinois Department of Human Services website and printing the paper application: Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and SNAP. Once you've completed the application, take, mail, or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). *You can also apply for benefits by going to your local Family Community Resource Center.

Fees

None

Service area

Fulton County, IL

The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others. =================================== As of late September 2025, the Fulton County office is temporarily shut down. Those normally served by this office can utilize any of the following locations: Mason County FCRC 323 West Main Street Havana, IL 62644 Phone: (309) 543-3329 TTY: (866) 451-5768 ====================== McDonough FCRC 740 Sherman Dr, Suite 309, 3rd Floor/Seal Hall, PO Box 4 Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 833-4127 TTY: (866) 322-7260 ===================== Cass County FCRC 25 Plaza Drive Beardstown, IL 62618 Phone: (217) 323-4185 TTY: (866) 847-6170 ===================== Tazewell FCRC 111 N 6th St Pekin, IL 61554 Phone: (309) 347-4184 TTY: (866) 324-3820

Last Assured

01/23/2026

What's Here

Emergency Food

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Human Services Fulton County