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Summer Food Service Program for Illinois

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Illinois?


The Illinois Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was instituted to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The Illinois Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was instituted to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Illinois?


To be eligible for Illinois Summer Food Service Program, you must be a resident of Illinois and 18 years of age or under.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$27,861
2$37,814
3$47,767
4$57,720
5$67,673
6$77,626
7$87,579
8$97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Illinois?


To apply for the Summer Food Service program, contact your state's child nutrition program office. Contact information for your state can be found on the School Meals Contacts page.


For mor information, please visit the Illinois SFSP web site.

Phone calls can be placed to the Nutrition Programs and Support Services office toll-free to ask about SFSP:
1-866-262-6663

1-866-262-6663