NCTV17, Naperville Food Pantries prepare for halt of SNAP benefit payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that federal funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will stop on Nov. 1, leaving millions of families at risk. As the government shutdown heads into its fifth week, local food pantries are bracing for a sharp surge in demand.
SNAP Disruption Could Create a Food Crisis in our Community
SNAP Disruption Could Create a Food Crisis in Our Community The anticipated disruption of SNAP benefits in November could have serious consequences for families throughout the communities Loaves & Fishes serves. SNAP is a vital lifeline that helps 1.9 million Illinois residents—covering 1 million households—afford healthy food each month. Of those households SNAP serves, 45%… Read more »