Christmas in the Wards Brings Hope to Englewood Amid SNAP Benefit Pause

There was Christmas in the Wards at the Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood on Saturday, November 1 — and the spirit of giving was alive and well. The vibrant neighborhood grocery store, known for offering fresh produce, locally sourced goods, and prepared meals, became a hub of hope in response to the abrupt halt to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).As families brace for uncertain times, community leaders — including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Alde