IDHS Food Connections
IDHS Food Connections links to food pantries and soup kitchen resources in Illinois.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Program (TEFAP) provides food at no cost to help supplement the diets of needy income-eligible households. TEFAP is a federal program, administered by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is a seasonal food and nutrition education assistance program for Seniors. It helps Seniors eat well and stay healthy by providing access to food at community Farmer's Markets.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
For 50 years, the WIC program has helped families get the foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition information they need to grow & develop.
Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) Lobby Resources
FCRCs are designed to create healthy, safe, and stable families through advocacy, education, and social support services. FCRCs are one-stop centers for cash and medical assistance, SNAP, and job services.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps) helps income- eligible people and families buy the food they need for good health.
