Last updated: July 26, 2026 Bottom line Illinois officially calls the program the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Some people still call it food stamps, and the monthly benefit is placed on an Illinois Link Card. The Illinois Department of Human Services, or IDHS, runs SNAP through local Family Community Resource Centers. The most … Read more
Last updated: July 26, 2026 Bottom line North Dakota calls its food benefit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) runs the program with local Human Service Zones. Do not decide that you earn too much based only on gross income. North Dakota uses broad-based categorical eligibility for … Read more
Last updated: July 26, 2026 Connecticut officially calls its food benefit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Many people still call it food stamps. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) runs the program, and approved benefits are placed on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card called the Connect Card. Bottom line Do not decide … Read more
Last updated: July 26, 2026 Kansas officially calls its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program the Food Assistance program. It is administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). The benefit is loaded onto a Kansas Benefits Card and can be used for eligible groceries. For broader federal background, see our SNAP guide for seniors. … Read more