Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Dolton officials say village lacks funds to replace SNAP benefits, urge residents to seek partners and call mayor's office
Summary
At a village meeting, officials said the Village of Dolton does not have resources to fully replace SNAP benefits expected to change on Nov. 1 and encouraged residents in need to contact the mayor's office and community partners such as Free Indeed.
A resident asked village leaders whether Dolton has a backup plan should changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect on Nov. 1, saying families and students could face gaps in access to food.
“We do not have the funding at the level that the federal government would have to provide those benefits,” a village official replied. “We will be working on partnerships,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
