| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 30, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 30, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/07/30/illinois-snap-recipients-kicked-off-the-federal-food-program-are-getting-400-from-the-state |
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Thousands of people who lost federal food assistance due to expanded work rules
will receive a one-time $400 benefit starting Saturday, according to state
officials.
The Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger, or FRESH, program will
provide support to an estimated 100,000 people in Illinoi...