Representatives for local food pantries are voicing concern for their clients as the federal suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits nears, and they are expecting a ...

The move comes less than a week after the end of a government shutdown that delayed the distribution of SNAP funds.

Food pantries are seeing increased demand as a potential government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. The loss of SNAP benefits could impact an estimated 70,000 people in Winnebago County. Area food ...

Rockford area food pantries are seeing surge in new clients as SNAP benefits are delayed and slashed during a lengthy ...

Food banks and food pantries across Illinois and in the Chicago area need the public's help more than ever as they brace for a massive surge in demand when SNAP benefits lapse Saturday. The ongoing ...

The Helen Gajdys Reis and Lester Reis Endowment Fund is offering to match donations up to $5,000 for Peter's Pantry, Two ...