Gov JB Pritzker has signed an executive order that directs $20 million towards food banks in Illinois amid SNAP uncertainty.

SNAP benefits will lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Gov. JB Pritzker ordered $20 million for food banks to help, as food pantries are already seeing increasing demand.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order direct $20 million toward food banks to mitigate the impact of the anticipated stoppage of federal funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

As nearly 2 million Illinois residents prepare to lose federal food assistance Saturday amid the government shutdown, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday directing $20 million toward food banks across the state.

Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.

Days before Illinois is set to shut down Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, Governor JB Pritzker announces he will support residents with a $20 million dollar executive order.Beginning Nov.

Without a budget agreement, millions in Illinois will lose SNAP benefits this weekend. The state is stepping up to assist food banks — but lawmakers say they need long term solutions if they can’t depend on the federal government for help.