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Illinois Department of Human Services
Coverage of Illinois Department of Human Services 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.