As Illinoisans Lose Federal Food Assistance, Independent Grocers Face Debt, Store Closure

SPRINGFIELD — As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this month,  grocery stores, especially independent grocers across the state, are preparing for the devastating effects of decreased spending. For some independent grocers, whose profit margins average 2%, a decrease in consumer spending associated with cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this month, grocery stores, especially independent grocers across the state, are preparing for the devasting effects of decreased spending. For some independent grocers, whose profit margins average 2%, a decrease in consumer spending associated with cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could lead…

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure – Shaw Local

As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this month,  grocery stores, especially independent grocers across the state, are preparing for the devastating effects of decreased spending. For some independent grocers, whose profit margins average 2%, a decrease in consumer spending associated with cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could lead…