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SNAP Replacement Benefits due to Electric Outage

6/22/2026

Current Illllinis SNAP customers may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if there was a power outage of over 4 hours or food was destoryed. Forms need to be recieved within 10 days. 

1. Complete this Illinis Department of Human Services (IDHS) form:

https://dhs.state.il.us/.../Forms/IL444-1989-IES.pdf

2. Drop it of or mail it to any IDHA Family Community Resources Centers (FCRCs):

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12&officetype+&county=