Wilkins v. State of Illinois Department of Public Aid

Plaintiff, Queen Esther Wilkins, seeks review of a judgment of the circuit court of Cook County affirming an administrative decision of the Illinois Department of Public Aid which denied her application for retroactive benefits under the Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964 (7 U.S.C. secs. 2011-2025.)

The broad purpose of the food stamp program established by the Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964 is to raise levels of nutrition among low-income households by increasing their food purchasing power. The program is funded by the Federal government although portions of the costs of administration are borne…