Access to SNAP in Illinois After Nov. 1
If the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Illinoisans could lose access to critical food aid after Nov. 1.
According to the Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the congressional stalemate, as "the well has run dry".
SNAP Enrollment in Illinois
Illinois had about 1.86 million residents enrolled in SNAP in September, which is nearly 15% of the population, relying on the federal program to meet basic nutritional needs.
- About 1.86 million residents were enrolled in SNAP in September.
- A 6.5% drop in participation from last year was observed.
- Nearly 15% of the population relies on SNAP for basic nutritional needs.
County-Level SNAP Reliance
Last month, about 30.1% of residents in Alexander and Pulaski counties relied on food aid, a rate five times higher than suburban McHenry County.
"the well has run dry"
Author's summary: Millions of Illinoisans may lose food aid due to shutdown.