J. B. Pritzker, Illinois and SNAP
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WCIA Champaign on MSN
Eastern IL Foodbank will continue supporting community amidst SNAP confusion
The Trump Administration said the government will be partially funding this month’s SNAP benefits after federal judges ruled it needs to use reserve funds. Now, people in Central Illinois are trying to deal with the uncertainty while some food bank leaders say their lines are getting longer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump during the federal government shutdown, mischaracterized the Trump administration’s actions related to food aid for low-income families.
Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.
FOX 32 Chicago on MSN
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.
SNAP benefits will lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Gov. JB Pritzker ordered $20 million for food banks to help, as food pantries are already seeing increasing demand.
Wednesday's order offers support for Illinois farmers and their families. His order Thursday will direct the state to work with food banks and pantries, grocers, universities and others to mitigate cuts to the federal food assistance program.
The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to the federal government shutdown could impact nearly 1.9 million Illinois residents, according to a community announcement.
SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.