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🚨 Emergency Food Assistance in New Boston (Township), Mercer County, Illinois — 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for New Boston (Township) residents

Free emergency food boxesMax Benefit
211Helpline
ILState
185% FPLFPL Threshold
📊 2026 Income Limits — New Boston (Township), Illinois
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — New Boston (Township), Illinois
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4 in New Boston (Township): $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online — Fastest
Visit www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program — available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone — 211
Call Mon–Fri business hours for New Boston (Township) residents.
4
Apply In-Person — Mercer County Office
Visit offices near New Boston (Township). Walk-ins accepted.
📋 Documents Required — New Boston (Township)
  • Minimal — self-certification at most sites
❓ FAQs — Emergency Food Assistance in New Boston (Township)
Who qualifies for Emergency Food Assistance in New Boston (Township), Illinois?
Residents of New Boston (Township), Mercer County, Illinois with income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 211.
How to apply for Emergency Food Assistance in New Boston (Township)?
Apply online at www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program, call 211, or visit Mercer County office.
Is there a Emergency Food Assistance office in New Boston (Township)?
The nearest office is in Mercer County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
🔗 Other Benefits in New Boston (Township), Illinois
🍎 SNAP Benefits🏥 Medicaid🏠 Section 8 Housing🍼 WIC Program⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help💵 TANF Cash Assistance🧓 SSI Benefits♿ SSDI Benefits
🚀 Apply for Emergency Food Assistance
Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 211 ← Back to Mercer County
🔔 Illinois Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Emergency Food Assistance changes in Illinois.
📌 All Benefits in New Boston (Township)
🍎 SNAP Benefits🏥 Medicaid🏠 Section 8 Housing🍼 WIC Program⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help💵 TANF Cash Assistance🧓 SSI Benefits♿ SSDI Benefits👶 CHIP Health Insurance🏦 Local Food Banks