Hancock County Food Stamp Office (Illinois)

The Hancock County Food Stamp Office administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a form of nutrition assistance for income-eligible households in Hancock County, Illinois. Local Food Stamp Offices process applications for Hancock County SNAP benefits, help determine eligibility for benefits, and provide nutritional education resources. The offices also help administer monthly food benefits, distribute food assistance, and accept applications from individuals and households for SNAP benefits, and they ensure that participants comply with SNAP rules. Hancock County Food Stamp Offices provide access to information and services on their websites.

Hancock County Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center Food Stamp Office Carthage IL 2005 US Highway 136 62321 217-357-3116


The Hancock County WIC Office provides services that are part of the Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program in Hancock County, Illinois. WIC Offices process applications to join the program, provide nutritional education, and administer Hancock County food services to eligible individuals and families. The program administers benefits for income-eligible pregnant and recently pregnant women, infants, and young children who are at nutrition risk. WIC Offices determine eligibility for benefits, accept and process applications, and conduct assessments for nutrition risk. Hancock County WIC Offices provide information and services on their websites.

Hancock County Health Department WIC Office Carthage IL 671 Wabash Avenue 62321 217-357-2171