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Special Power Outage Assistance E-Blast

Pat Dowell Ward 3 📞 773-373-9273 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

This newsletter from the Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward announces one-time food assistance eligibility for residents affected by a severe-weather power outage, requiring Chicago residency, income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and ComEd documentation of a power outage lasting two consecutive days or more. Eligible residents can apply at a DFSS Community Service Center starting August 20, 2026, and are encouraged to call ahead to confirm funds availability.

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Eligibility Requirements

  1. City of Chicago residency
  2. Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines, required by CSBG and determined by the Department of Health and Human Services (see table below).
  3. Documentation from ComEd verifying a power outage of two (2) consecutive days or more.

Family Size

200% of Poverty Annual Income ($)

200% of Poverty 30 Day Income ($)

1

31,920

2,660

2

43,280

3,607

3

54,640

4,553

4

66,000

5,500

5

77,360

6,447

6

88,720

7,393

7

100,080

8,340

8

111,400

9,287

*For family units with more than 8 members: add $11,360 for each additional member to arrive at the annual income for 200% poverty.


Eligible residents should visit one of the six DFSS Community Service Centers (CSCs) to apply. For locations and contact information, residents should visit chi.gov/CSC or call 312-743-0300.

 

Because funds are limited, eligible residents should contact their nearest CSC in advance to confirm availability and to schedule an appointment. Appointments to apply begin today, August 20, 2026.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward | 5046 South State Street | Chicago, IL 60609 US
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