blog posts Trump's new work requirements will cut 700,000 from SNAP benefits Dec 6, 2019 10:15 am by Washington PostIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Washington Post (Dec. 5) 'SNAP is supposed to be an anti-hunger program, full stop,” says U of I economist Craig Gundersen. Experts say there is little evidence receiving food stamps discourages work. Share on Facebook Tweet Email