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Tens of thousands of Illinoisans expected to lose SNAP benefits

May 1

Hydroponic garden helps Chicago food bank feed neighbors

Apr 29

Northern Illinois Food Bank's Summer Meals program returns

Last year, program leaders say the food bank passed out roughly 7,000 free meals each day to children across northern Illinois.

Jun 1

Food banks brace for influx of visitors due to new SNAP requirements

Apr 28

New food pantry to open in old grocery store space in west suburbs

Mar 19

New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

Jan 30

NW Indiana food pantry fills plates, trains people with special needs

Dec 3, 2025

Backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger

Nov 26, 2025

Southwest suburban food pantry essential lifeline for mother of 4

Nov 21, 2025

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Illinois SNAP food aid recipients to receive all November benefits by next week, IDHS says

People in Illinois who rely on SNAP benefits could start to see their November benefits as soon as Friday. However, the Illinois Department of Human Services says it could take until next week for everyone to see the impact.

Nov 14, 2025

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

"People have gone without for too long, not making payments to them for even another day is simply unacceptable," the federal judge said.

Nov 7, 2025

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Food banks see surge in demand; Trump says SNAP benefits won't be given until after shutdown

Food banks and hunger relief organizations are seeing an increase in the number of people lining up for food packages since SNAP benefits were halted on Nov. 1.

Nov 4, 2025

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What SNAP recipients need to know as benefits expire amid government shutdown

At a loss of what to do, what help you are entitled to as the Trump administration is ordered by a judge to fund SNAP benefits while the shutdown continues? We explain the latest developments in SNAP benefits, estimated to impact around 42 million Americans, including 16 million children.

Nov 3, 2025

Local restaurants offering free meals to SNAP recipients who've lost their benefits

Food banks, food pantries, organizations and everyday people are also trying to fill the void.

Nov 2, 2025

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