About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of government restrictions on SNAP benefits with Nolan Downey from the Great Chicago Food Depository.

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Nolan Downey, the Senior Director of Policy at the Great Chicago Food Depository, to discuss the impact on the government's decision to place restrictions on those who receive SNAP benefits and the impact it will have on thousands.

People in this episode

Host: Rob Hart

Guest: Nolan Downey

Topics covered

• SNAP benefits
• government policy
• food security
• impact on recipients
• Chicago food assistance

Keywords

• SNAP
• benefits
• government restrictions
• food depository
• policy impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Great Chicago Food Depository, SNAP

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