A new grant program helping volunteer groups fight hunger is now accepting applications.
Wee CU Pantry for Kids Organizer Jerelle Leeks said he felt compelled to help others after requirements for SNAP benefits were changed at the …
On May 1, new requirements go into effect for certain people attempting to get SNAP benefits.
Some believe this could leave thousands without benefits, but the Illinois Department of Human Services is working to hire more employees to help people access SNAP.
Advocates across the state were in Springfield Tuesday, calling on state lawmakers to save SNAP benefits for nearly 2 million Illinoisans.
Illinois Senate Democrats hope to tackle SNAP benefit fraud by requiring the state to use smart chip cards instead of traditional EBT cards.
On Feb. 1, a group of SNAP recipients will have to complete an extra step to stay eligible for benefits.
