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How to Find Food Assistance in Chicago

How to Find Food Assistance in Chicago

Update: 2025-11-10
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Millions across the state are still waiting for November SNAP benefits to be paid out as the government shutdown continues. Beyond this current crisis, others remain anxious about their future eligibility for food assistance once the federal government's new stricter work reporting requirements go into effect next year. All the while, Chicago’s food assistance organizations, food banks, and mutual aid groups are bracing for the inevitable rise in food insecurity across the city. We are talking with Ruby Ferguson, the Senior Director of Community Engagement at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, about how the city’s network is preparing for the worst. 


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How to Find Food Assistance in Chicago

How to Find Food Assistance in Chicago

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