Supported by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Commission to End Hunger, the sessions bring together community members and organizations to:
- Share local experiences with recent SNAP changes
- Hear from professionals who work with SNAP, including nonprofits, grocers, farmers, food banks, and community organizations
- Identify ideas and solutions to address challenges and strengthen support for Illinois families
Extension is leading the planning and facilitation of these sessions. Insights gathered will be compiled into a report shared with state partners to help guide future decisions and responses.
Join the Conversation
If you work with people who may be eligible for SNAP — or if you participate in SNAP yourself — your voice matters. Join one of our virtual listening sessions to share your experiences and ideas.
Community Members with Lived Experience
Register at go.illinois.edu/CommunitySNAPListeningSession
Choose your preferred session date/time:
- Tuesday, June 9 | 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 AM
Community Partners Working with SNAP
Register at go.illinois.edu/PartnerSNAPListeningSession
Choose your preferred session date/time:
- Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 AM
- Thursday, June 18 | 3:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 24 | 6:30 PM
About Extension
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state’s land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.
