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Pritzker announces expansion of food benefits for struggling families


Pritzker announces expansion of food benefits for struggling families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- One million kids across Illinois will now have access to food through a pandemic assistance program. That’s 200,000 more eligible children receiving meals than last year.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced qualifying families will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer card mailed home for each eligible child next month. The card gives families $6.82 each day their child doesn’t have access to a school lunch because of the pandemic.
Pritzker said this is a big opportunity for families to get the help they need. He explained that a meal is much more than just a meal to young children. ....

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Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children


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Feb 23, 2021 3:13 PM
(The Center Square) – Beginning next month, one million Illinois children will receive federally funded food benefits, valued at $110 million per month.
In the coming weeks, families will receive one EBT card per eligible child, and the cards can be used to purchase food items at authorized retailers, which includes most major grocery stores in Illinois. Families will receive $6.82 for each day a child did not have access to school meals, a 19% increase over the 2019-2020 school year.
The funding will be distributed by the Illinois Department of Human Services in partnership wit the Illinois State Board of Education to students who are eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer support. ....

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Food distribution event set


Food distribution event set
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Passavant Area Hospital’s Healthy Jacksonville collaborative will partner with other groups to provide a drive-through food distribution event.
It will start at 3 p.m. Friday at Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. No pre-registration is required, but those participating should wear a face covering and clear space in the trunk of their vehicle so volunteers can safely load food.
Participants are asked to line up on East Street between Walnut and Wolcott streets.
Food is being provided by Dot Foods in partnership with Central Illinois Foodbank.
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