CHICAGO, Ill. — Illinois’ enhanced benefits in the SNAP program will end next month.
Under new federal policy, the extra funds going to SNAP, or food stamp recipients will stop on February 28. So, starting March 1, customers will receive a smaller amount, according to D-H-S Secretary Grace Hou.
“The decreases for either individuals or families may range from $95 up to $250 a month, so that obviously depends on household size and the income that the individual or family currently earns,” Hou says.
The SNAP program serves more than two million people in Illinois, so Hou says they want to get the word out about the change in benefits.
“In March, they won’t be getting that second payment that they’ve been getting over the course of these many months during COVID-19 emergencies. So, we know that this will serve as a hardship for many of the families and individuals that get SNAP benefits in Illinois, so we wanted to communicate these changes as soon as possible,” Hou says.
Learn more about SNAP changes HERE.
