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Politics

Illinois Democrats Say Federal SNAP Cuts Will Hurt Families and Small Farmers

Silence DoGood - June 26, 2026

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

Community

Cook County Jail Launches Composting Pilot to Support Urban Farming

Silence DoGood - September 2, 2025

Food scraps that once went to waste will now be turned into compost, nourishing the same gardens where individuals in custody grow produce for local farmers markets. #farming

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