Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.
Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023. Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

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Will Illinois reimburse stolen SNAP benefits?

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would help victims of SNAP skimming fraud.

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023. Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
By Andrew Meriwether

Millions of dollars have been stolen from SNAP beneficiaries across the country. Some states have taken action to help reimburse victims, but Illinois has not yet joined them.

Reset talks to a reporter covering the story and a state representative who wants to see the state step up to help SNAP recipients get reimbursed.

GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ health and county government reporter

State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago)

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Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.
Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023. Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Will Illinois reimburse stolen SNAP benefits?

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would help victims of SNAP skimming fraud.

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023. Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
By Andrew Meriwether

Millions of dollars have been stolen from SNAP beneficiaries across the country. Some states have taken action to help reimburse victims, but Illinois has not yet joined them.

Reset talks to a reporter covering the story and a state representative who wants to see the state step up to help SNAP recipients get reimbursed.

GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ health and county government reporter

State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago)

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