When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein— venison — is making its way from the field onto plates…
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…
The holiday season brings out the sense of giving in most of us and that extends beyond are family and friends. Food pantries and homeless shelters are often the recipients of more…
Craig Gundersen is the ACES Distinguished Professor in the department of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Gundersen, who studies…
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…
When home gardens are bursting with an overabundance of fresh produce, growers start looking for ways to share their bounty. Backyard gardeners can help feed their community by donating…
The holiday season has always been a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving to others. This year, when so many Americans have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting how one Lake County soup kitchen is serving guests as part of a trend for agencies having had to adapt to the coronavirus restrictions. The Most…
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