food insecurity

The speakers argued that changes to federal food assistance have reduced benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents while placing additional financial strain on independent grocers that rely on SNAP purchases. #forestpark #snap #democrats

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

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“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss

The main bill the coalition wants passed is SB 3277, which would create a program to automatically give recipients seeing a change or stop in federal benefits a one-time payment of $600 – representing about three months worth of the average SNAP subsidy. #snap #centersquare

“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address

In addition to providing meals, Parks said each delivery includes an uplifting message intended to combat isolation and loneliness, particularly among seniors. #loveday #valetines #meals

Church leaders say the effort is intended to show compassion and provide tangible support to seniors and families who may be experiencing food insecurity. #church #valetinesday

For every presenting donor, CBC will make a monetary contribution to the American Association of Single Parents to help stock its Free-N-Deed Market, which provides groceries to households in need. #blooddrive #dolton