As SNAP benefits lapse amid the ongoing government shutdown, these food banks, mutual aid groups, community organizations and ...

With food stamp benefits set to expire Saturday, two federal judges ruled almost simultaneously that President Donald Trump’s ...

LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- The usually busy lunch service at The Wooden Paddle could get even busier now that the popular ...

Despite court orders to distribute SNAP benefits, state officials said the funds remain on hold for nearly 2 million ...

A U.S. judge orders the USDA to use SNAP funds amid a government shutdown following a lawsuit led by Illinois' Attorney ...

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Community groups and organizations are stepping up to help Chicagoans impacted by the SNAP benefit freeze put food on the table.

With uncertainty surrounding payouts of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, more Chicago-area restaurants are offering free meals.

In the Chicagoland metro area, 12% of households receive SNAP benefits. That's more than 450,000 families. Of those ...

Over 500 people sought out free food distributed Saturday morning as federal assistance programs remain in limbo.

Already struggling with growing numbers of people in need of food assistance, Sauk Valley-area food pantries are now bracing for even greater numbers as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.