Illinois Launches FRESH Program to Help Residents Who Lost SNAP Benefits

Illinois launches FRESH program to help residents who lost SNAP benefits

A new state program is now in effect to help Illinoisians who lost food assistance benefits after Congress implemented new work requirements.

New state program helps those who lost SNAP benefits

One-time $400 payment available.

Illinois launches new program to provide food benefits to people who lost SNAP

Article Summary Households that lost SNAP eligibility in recent months will become eligible for a one-time $400 payment from the state beginning Aug. 1. State lawmakers appropriated $70 million in the fiscal year 2027 budget to create the FRESH program. About 150,000 Illinoisians were expected to lose SNAP benefits beginning May 1 because of new work requirements for the program established by Congress. This summary was written by the reporters…