SOME “SNAP” RECIPIENTS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO USE THEIR BENEFITS IN RESTAURANTS.

LAWMAKERS PASSED A BILL SETTING UP A PROGRAM WHERE THE ELDERLY, HOMELESS AND DISABLED CAN USE THEIR BENEFITS TO GET A GOOD MEAL AT A RESTAURANT. IT’S SUPPORTED BY SENATOR DAN MCCONCHIE OF HAWTHORN WOODS WHO USES A WHEELCHAIR.

CURRENTLY, SNAP BENEFITS, WHICH WORK LIKE FOOD STAMPS, CAN ONLY BE USED AT GROCERY STORES AND FARMERS MARKETS. THE BILL STILL NEEDS TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR.