The USDA head said SNAP recipients must re-apply for benefits to combat "fraud." Here's how to do it in Illinois.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The fight over SNAP benefits continues. Friday afternoon, a federal appeals panel ordered the White House to fully fund payments for the month of November. But the Trump ...

Below is a list of some pantries serving residents, regardless of immigration status, across the Chicago area.

KEESEVILLE — AdkAction announced it is launching an emergency wing of its Fair Food Card Program in response to the sudden lapse of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic ...

People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Illinois will wait days and possibly more than a week to receive their reduced federal payments amid the government shutdown, ...

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Samron Midwest Contracting employees have made a significant contribution to the Murphysboro Food Pantry. Their donation of $11,000 will support families in need during the ...

URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is responding to increased demand for food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefit disruptions. Publicly available resources ...

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(WAND) - Helping hands across Central Illinois — WAND has put together a list of local food banks where you can find support or lend a hand this season. This list is frequently updated. If you know of ...

City officials will start distributing $150 H-E-B gift cards on Wednesday to residents affected by the pause in funding for federal food stamps. The city plans to hand out gift cards to 10,000 ...

SNAP beneficiaries in Illinois will still have to wait "days or weeks" to receive their money, according to a state agency. That's despite the Trump administration saying it would partially fund the ...