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Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture

— November 24, 2022

If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money to farmers for surplus specialty crops, Cook County farmer Ruth Zeldenrust would be on board. “From a farmer’s…

Community gardens fight food insecurity close to home
— August 24, 2022

Illinois is home to some of the most fertile soils in the world. No one should go hungry here. Every year, Illinois Extension staff and Master Gardener volunteers around the state fight…
State distributes meals to local food banks
— May 27, 2020

The State Emergency Operations Center is working with the Illinois Department of Human Services and local emergency managers to address an identified need in our communities. To date,…
EPA sees spike in food waste during holidays
— December 16, 2019

For many, the holiday season is a time filled with lavish decorations, gifts and food — a lot of food. While these things are what make the holidays so special, it can be easy to…

Chicago physician and farmer sees feeding Illinoisians his mission
— August 24, 2022

David Nayak bought a Grundy County farm in October with a goal to impact lives and fight hunger. On July 28, the Chicago physician delivered fresh sweet corn to two food banks. “I…
Ives, 6th District residents help food pantries
— May 2, 2020

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives conducted a food drive April 25 to assist local food pantries. The candidate in the 6th Congressional District noted that due to the unprecedented…
McLean, Woodford 4-H to deliver 20,000 meals to food banks
— September 21, 2017

Livingston, McLean and Woodford County 4-H will band together this month at the McLean County Fairgrounds Mini Expo building to help address food access and hunger in our communities….