Judge: Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits
A judge is ordering the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, and they have until tomorrow to do it.
Food banks step up as govt shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits
With SNAP funding interrupted by the government shutdown, food pantries like Schaumburg Township’s are seeing a surge in need and asking for community support to keep their shelves stocked.
SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
Green City Market expands SNAP support amid benefit cuts in Chicago
Chef Sarah Stegner and Executive Director Letishia Steele share how Chicago’s Green City Market is stepping up to help families access fresh, local food as SNAP benefits are reduced.
Trump says in Truth Social post that SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
SNAP benefits won’t reach 1.9M Illinoisans for ‘days or weeks,’ officials say
SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.
Manny's Deli offers meals to SNAP recipients
As families start to feel the pinch of losing SNAP assistance, some local restaurants are doing what they can to help.
Here’s where SNAP recipients can find free, discounted meals in the Chicago area
The government shutdown is pausing federal food aid for millions across the country and several Chicago restaurants are working to help.
SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming
The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.
Chicago's iconic Manny's Deli offers free meals to SNAP recipients
The government shutdown is also pausing federal food aid for millions across the country and this morning Chicago restaurants such as Manny's Deli are jumping in to help.
SNAP issues continue to affect many Americans
The government shutdown now past the one month mark. It is affecting access to food stamps for millions of Americans, including here in Illinois.
Food insecurity concerns after loss of SNAP benefits
Long lines at food pantries and soup kitchens across the Chicago area today. The first day that funding has run out for SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, also called food stamps.
SNAP benefits remain on hold for 2M Illinoisans despite court rulings, agency says
Despite court orders to distribute SNAP benefits, state officials said the funds remain on hold for nearly 2 million Illinoisans.
Trump admin ordered to pay for SNAP benefits
President Trump responded after a pair of federal judges ruled that his administration had to use emergency funds to pay for SNAP benefits.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown sends Illinoisans into limbo
In Illinois,1.9 million people depend on snap benefits every month. $20 million in state funding is now heading to food banks which supply more than 2,600 food pantries across the state.
Suburban Chicago restaurant offers free lunch to families losing SNAP benefits | ChicagoLIVE
A suburban Chicago restaurant is giving back in a big way. ❤️ Wooden Paddle, with locations in Lemont and La Grange, announced it will offer free lunches to anyone losing SNAP benefits throughout November. Cofounder Brianna Cowan joins "ChicagoLIVE" to talk about the viral post, the outpouring of community support, and how this act of kindness is helping families across the suburbs.
Communities come together to help individuals impacted by SNAP cuts
Hammond Fire Department began posting dinner recipes to their Facebook page on Wednesday to help feed families for under $15. Lemont restaurant Wooden Paddle will offer free lunch starting on Saturday to anyone who shows their SNAP card.