SNAP

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, come Saturday, November 1. Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on SNAP to provide basic nutrition for themselves and their families.

"Families throughout our state depend on this assistance for basic nutrition. Political deadlock cannot be allowed to result in hunger," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

SNAP provides critical support for children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities, offering the nutrition they need to live healthy, productive lives. The federal government shutdown threatens to halt these benefits immediately, putting millions at risk of food insecurity – including nearly 9,000 people in the district Morrison represents who rely on SNAP benefits.

Morrison stresses that while a long-term solution requires immediate federal intervention, during this time of increased need, she is encouraging those who are able to donate to their local food pantries.

“Food pantries serve hundreds of people each week – from families facing impossible choices between paying rent and buying groceries, parents skipping meals so their children can eat, and seniors stretching fixed incomes that simply don’t cover basic needs,” said Morrison. “No matter if you donate items or make a monetary donation, your generosity will have a significant positive impact for our neighbors in need.”

If you are in need of food assistance, please reach out to your township or contact these organizations. 

Dial 2-1-1 for referrals to resources. 

My Pantry Express, a program of Northern Illinois Food Bank: 

https://www.mypantryexpress.org/

Moraine Township Food Pantry: 800 Central Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035

morainetownship.org/food-pantry – 847-432-3240 

Northfield Township Food Pantry: 2550 Waukegan Rd., Suite 100, Glenview, IL 60025

northfieldtownship.com/food-pantry – 847-724-8300 

West Deerfield Township Food Pantry: 601 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015

westdeerfieldtownship.org/food-pantry – 847-945-0614  

Wheeling Township Food Pantry: 616 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

wheelingtownship.com/food-pantry – 847-259-7730

Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl., Chicago, IL 60632

chicagosfoodbank.org – 773-247-3663 

Northern Illinois Food Bank, 273 Dearborn Ct., Geneva, IL 60134

solvehungertoday.org – 630-443-6910