Generally, the rates of obesity among people who are poor are higher, and a recent study by the “Snap To Health” organization found that 40 percent of people receiving Food Stamp benefits are obese...
SB 1847 will increase Illinois’ gross income limits for SNAP eligibility form 130% to 165% of the Federal Poverty level. On January 1st, 2016, an estimated 40,000 additional households in IL will have...
Peter was on the Board of Directors for Oak Oark River Forest Food Pantry for 6 years including 3 as President. He was fiercely proud of the work we were able to do together.