Suburban Chicago restaurant offers free lunch to families losing SNAP benefits | ChicagoLIVE
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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
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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.

Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions
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Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Government shutdown's looming health care cliff
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On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.

Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know

As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.

The Latina Exchange serves holiday dinner amid SNAP cuts
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Professional networking group, The Latina Exchange plans to serve over 60 meals to support community members who will lose their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. The meals will be served in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Nov. 20.

Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW
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It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.

Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.  

Food banks in Chicago bracing for spike in demand

The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.

SNAP cuts could hit 2 million Illinois residents — how one Chicago grocery store is stepping up
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With SNAP benefit cuts looming, more than 2 million Illinois residents could soon face food insecurity. "ChicagoLIVE" highlights how Living Fresh Market, Cook County’s only Black-owned full-scale grocery store, is responding by distributing free produce and supporting families in need.

Food banks bracing for spike in demand
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Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.

Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
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With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.