City of Bloomington Township

08/26/2026

Receivers of SNAP Benefits that lost food due to the power outage may be eligible for replacement. The request must be submitted within 10 days of the event, so by 8/23/26.

Link to information/instructions: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?Item=18624

Link to page with needed form: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61585&division=FCS

08/20/2026

UPDATE: We received a large influx of submissions shortly after launching the application, so we’ve had to pause the application process for the time being.

We encourage the community to stay engaged with us as we navigate this. There may be additional opportunities to participate in the future, and we’ll be sure to share updates as they become available.

Thank you for your interest and understanding!
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Hi, Bloomington-Normal Community! 💚🥕🌱

We’re excited to announce the second year of the WBRP’s Healthy Eating Program! 🎉

We are now accepting applications from families interested in participating in this year’s program.
Through the Healthy Eating Program, we aim to increase access to fresh, nutritious, and locally sourced foods for families on the West Side of Bloomington, Illinois.

Here’s what families can expect:
🥕 Grocery boxes twice a month
🌱 Partnerships with local farmers, growers, and fresh markets
🛍️ FREE fresh grocery boxes for participating families
🍎 A variety of fresh and locally sourced foods, which may include:
• Fresh fruits & vegetables
• Fresh herbs
• Local honey
• Freshly squeezed juice
• Tea
• Fresh/frozen locally sourced meat

Our goal is simple: to make healthy, fresh food more accessible to families in our community while supporting local farmers and food producers. 💚

If you or a family you know lives on the West Side of Bloomington and would like to participate, we encourage you to apply!

📢 Applications are open now! Applications are on a first come first serve basis.

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

Did you lose your SNAP benefits because of the new federal SNAP work requirements? The federal government made changes to SNAP and some customers lost benefits if they weren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements.

📝See if you can file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

💻 Customers can regain eligibility and meet the new work requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: SNAPWorkRequirements.illinois.gov

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

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Sue’s Landing is a planned development meant to house those with severe mental illnesses. Center for Human Services staff will help those residents attend their psychiatric appointments, take their medication, and budget properly.

08/18/2026

We believe help shouldn't come with a price tag. That's why we serve everyone who needs us — no matter their ability to pay.

Today, we're asking you to help us keep that promise. Every gift, big or small, helps us say yes to one more person.

💛 Donate: mcchs.org/donate

08/18/2026