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Officials say many SNAP recipients will retain exemptions; township readies support and partner reporting
Summary
DeKalb Township officials said an IDHS presentation showed many SNAP recipients (including households with minor children) will qualify for exemptions to new work requirements; township will assist residents with exemption applications and monitor local food-provider demand.
A trustee asked how many township clients might be affected by newly announced SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements and whether the township was prepared for a possible influx of need.
Supervisor Hess said an Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) representative had recently presented on the new SNAP requirements and that “there are a lot of exemptions that people can apply for so that they're exempt from those new requirements.” She said, specifically, that…
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