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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
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She/her. Personal account. 🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈💃🏻💙
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And if you missed it here’s the 48th ward town hall with @geoffreycubbage.bsky.social from @bettergov.bsky.social youtu.be/6rbd8jKWe38?...
48th Ward Budget Town Hall - November 3, 2025
YouTube video by Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth - The 48th Ward
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December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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More please 🤩
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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New requirements incl 80 work hrs/mo. Reporting starts in Dec. Failure to report for 3mo=termination from SNAP & ineligibility for 3y. No longer exempt: Vets, houseless neighbors, elderly, former foster youth, TVisa recipients.

🎧Hope Pavich, Care for Friends: the48thward.zoom.us/rec/play/tJV...
Screen shot of zoom presentation Key Milestones • Available Now: Updated SNAP Information published on GCFD website: Food Depository SNAP One-Pager * November 2025: Volunteer or work requirements implementation begins. * December 2025: First reporting period starts. REMINDER: Failure to submit three reports-whether consecutive or not-will result in the cancellation of benefits and a three-year restriction on receiving benefits. Screen shot of zoom presentation Exemptions No Longer Applicable • Elderly ages 60-64 • Veterans • People experiencing homelessness for 12 months • Former foster youth up to age 24 • Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Parolees (< 1year) • T Visa or T Non-Immigrant Status (Temporary visa for victims of a severe form of human trafficking or torture, and are assisting with law enforcement investigation or prosecution)
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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New requirements incl 80 work hrs/mo. Reporting starts in Dec. Failure to report for 3mo=termination from SNAP & ineligibility for 3y. No longer exempt: Vets, houseless neighbors, elderly, former foster youth, TVisa recipients.

🎧Hope Pavich, Care for Friends: the48thward.zoom.us/rec/play/tJV...
Screen shot of zoom presentation Key Milestones • Available Now: Updated SNAP Information published on GCFD website: Food Depository SNAP One-Pager * November 2025: Volunteer or work requirements implementation begins. * December 2025: First reporting period starts. REMINDER: Failure to submit three reports-whether consecutive or not-will result in the cancellation of benefits and a three-year restriction on receiving benefits. Screen shot of zoom presentation Exemptions No Longer Applicable • Elderly ages 60-64 • Veterans • People experiencing homelessness for 12 months • Former foster youth up to age 24 • Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Parolees (< 1year) • T Visa or T Non-Immigrant Status (Temporary visa for victims of a severe form of human trafficking or torture, and are assisting with law enforcement investigation or prosecution)
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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What you need to know about SNAP changes www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrar...
SNAP Rules are Changing What you need to know On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new law that makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Illinois and all other states are now required to implement the changes. The changes could affect your SNAP eligibility or require you to take extra steps to receive SNAP benefits. Go to http://wegotyouillinois.org/updates for the latest updates
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM