The Latina Exchange serves holiday dinner amid SNAP cuts
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.
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
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.
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.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
SNAP benefits to lapse putting strain on Chicago area food pantries
A hunger crisis is looming as the federal government will stop funding the SNAP program, putting strain on local food pantries.
A hunger crisis is looming as the federal government will stop funding the SNAP program, putting strain on local food pantries.
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.
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
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.
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
Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.
Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
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.
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.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Forest Park grocer hosts shopping spree to support community as SNAP cuts loom
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
Black-owned grocery store hosts food giveaway
With SNAP benefit cuts looming, a local Black-owned grocery store is doing its part to get food to those who need it.
With SNAP benefit cuts looming, a local Black-owned grocery store is doing its part to get food to those who need it.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Millions at risk as government shutdown threatens food stamps
As the shutdown drags on, 42 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits within weeks—leaving food banks scrambling to help families and urging the public to step in.
As the shutdown drags on, 42 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits within weeks—leaving food banks scrambling to help families and urging the public to step in.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
How cuts to SNAP affect Chicago area food pantries
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
5 ways Trump?s ?Big Beautiful Bill? will impact Illinois
How will President Trump?s ?Big Beautiful Bill? affect residents in Illinois? Political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down five impacts we could see.
How will President Trump?s ?Big Beautiful Bill? affect residents in Illinois? Political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down five impacts we could see.