The state is launching a new program to provide food assistance during the summer for families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school.
Gov. JB Pritzker joined other state officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday to announce that Illinois will take part in the federally funded, which provides qualifying families with a one-time benefit of $120 per child that can be used to buy groceries during the summer months.Speaking at a predominantly low-income elementary school in Springfield, Pritzker said it's important all year long to ensure that children have enough food to eat.
Pritzker noted the program began as a "stop-gap" measure to address the needs of low-income families with school-age children during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many school buildings were forced to close. "Summer EBT is evidence-based, meaning we know it works," said Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services at USDA, which funds the program. "It's been tested, piloted, and gone through rigorous research to show that it reduces hunger and increases the intake of nutritious foods the kids who participate."
Part Of A Federally Funded Program Providing $120 14847949
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lions, Amon-Ra St. Brown reportedly agree to $120 million extensionAll-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown is staying in Detroit, reportedly receiving the most guaranteed money ever in a deal for a wide receiver.
Read more »
US spot Bitcoin ETFs see daily net outflow of $120 millionGrayscale’s GBTC had $130.42 million leave the ETF, while Fidelity and Ark Invest’s had combined inflows of about $10 million.
Read more »
Taylor Swift's Charity Auction Outfit Mixed an Evening Gown With a $120 NecklaceHalie LeSavage is the senior news editor at Marie Claire, where she assigns, edits, and writes fashion and beauty stories. Her reporting has ranged from in-depth designer profiles to fashion week reviews and research-backed shopping guides. (She justifies almost any purchase by saying it’s “for work.
Read more »
New Dora The Explorer Movie Announcement Is A Mistake 5 Years After $120 Million HitIsabela Merced as Dora in emDora and the Lost City of Gold /em(2019)
Read more »
Save $120 with this Klipsch bookshelf speaker dealA pair of the third-generation Klipsch Reference Premiere 500M II Speaker is down to $379 from Best Buy, but you can only get the $120 in savings if you hurry.
Read more »
Bitcoin tests $67,000 with over $120 million in total liquidations across crypto marketBitcoin (BTC) price continues to show strength even as the market prepares for the weekend.
Read more »