The Serve Illinois Galaxy Digital website is a free platform designed to help you find volunteer opportunities in your community. Developed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Serve Illinois helps you connect to flexible volunteer opportunities near you to help you maintain your benefits, make local connections, and contribute to causes you care about.

New rules may affect your SNAP benefits if you are: 

• 18 to 64 years old 
• Do not live with a child under 14 
• Physically and mentally able to work 80 hours a month 

You may be considered an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD). Under federal rules, ABAWDs can only receive SNAP benefits for 3 months in a 3-year period unless they meet the work requirement or qualify for an exemption. You can check if you are exempt or are meeting the SNAP work requirements using the screening tool here.  

To keep your SNAP benefits, ABAWDs must spend at least 80 hours each month working, participating in an approved work program, volunteering, or doing a combination of these activities.  

Get started today and take the next step toward your future!