11/01/2025
As many of you know, I am on the Board of Directors for Shore Community Services.
As of November 1st, SNAP benefits may lapse as long as the federal government remains shut down. In Illinois, over 11,000 people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) receive SNAP benefits. Many Shore families depend on these benefits! The residents in our group homes will collectively lose around $5,000 each month in food assistance. With these benefits, we help residents shop for and cook nutritious meals tailored to individual health needs and diets. There are several ways you can help Shore residents who are losing benefits!
Make a food box full of staples and deliver to Shore; we'll make sure it gets to a family in need. Suggested items include: non-perishable items like peanut butter, rice, canned goods, pasta, canned tuna, cereal or oatmeal, and hygiene products like soap, shampoo, tooth paste, etc.
Volunteer to cook and deliver a meal directly to one of our group homes. Contact Mary Matz, at (847) 982-2030 ext. 221 or mmatz@shoreservices.org to schedule a volunteer night.
Donate to Shore to help cover expenses to buy groceries for each home (click button below to donate). https://shoreservices.org/donate/
If you will struggle with food insecurity after benefits stop, find food pantries, mutual aid networks, and more here: https://findhelp.org/.
Together we can tackle any challenge! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement in enriching the lives of the individuals entrusted in our care.