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Cook County Allocates $10 Million to Combat Food Insecurity

4/2/2026

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Cook County is dedicating $10 million to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to increase access to fresh food for local families.
The funding will support food pantries facing higher demand due to new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and possible SNAP funding cuts.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says local governments must respond to federal cuts.
One in five Cook County families faces food insecurity.

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Cook County is dedicating $10 million to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to increase access to fresh food for local families.
The funding will support food pantries facing higher demand due to new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and possible SNAP funding cuts.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says local governments must respond to federal cuts.
One in five Cook County families faces food insecurity.