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FRESH program
Coverage of FRESH program in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois Launches New Program To Provide Food Benefits To People Who Lost SNAP
Illinois launched the FRESH program to provide $400 one-time food benefits to households losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility due to federal changes. The program, funded with $70 million from the 2027 budget, aims to assist approximately 150,000 people affected by new work requirements established by Congress.
- Illinois launches FRESH program to help residents who lost SNAP benefits
Illinois has launched the FRESH program to assist residents who lost SNAP benefits following Congress's new work requirements. The program aims to provide food assistance to those affected by the updated federal policy.