Food for Thought: Illinois Residents’ Struggle to Make Ends Meet on Food Stamps

Not Enough Food Money

Illinois Residents Struggle to Afford Healthy Meals on Food Stamps

According to abc7chicago, Many Americans in Illinois who get food stamps don’t have enough money to buy healthy food. A study found that the average food stamp amount is only $2.84 per meal, but meals cost $3.37. This means families have to find ways to make ends meet, like buying cheaper food or asking for help from charities.

The study also found that 4 out of 10 households rely only on food stamps to buy food. When these benefits run out, families struggle to find other ways to get food. Experts say that not having enough food can make people sick and lead to health problems.

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Food for Thought: Illinois Residents’ Struggle to Make Ends Meet on Food Stamps (PHOTO: GOOGLE)

Families Like June’s Struggle to Make Ends Meet

June Campbell is one person who struggles to make ends meet. She relies on food stamps and says she would struggle to eat without them. She hopes that lawmakers will increase SNAP benefits so everyone can have enough food. Experts agree that this would help people stay healthy and save money in the long run.

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