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Hunger Walk to benefit Tri-County region

— August 28, 2022

Feeding America network deemed September as Hunger Action Month® (HAM) in an effort to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger nationally. Locally, Food…

Food pantry opens its doors in Zion
— May 5, 2021

A new food pantry launched in Zion and its soft opening was celebrated at a special event on May 1 at DLB Ministries at 623 Kenosha Road. The food pantry, which began its ministry several…
How has COVID-19 affected food insecurity?
— December 21, 2020

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…
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,…
Broadview Food Pantry reaching more people
— October 2, 2018

John Turner left Broadview Community Presbyterian Church with so many bags of food he needed help getting all of them to his car. “It’s a way for a lot of people to get help,”…

Make your food donations count this holiday season
— December 21, 2020

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,…
New community map locates food assistance sites
— August 15, 2020

Over 2 million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food assistance according to May totals from Illinois Department of Human Services. That…
Eureka Library ties food drive to reading program theme
— February 7, 2019

February is a super time for soup, and Eureka Public Library would like to gather local soup recipes while helping feed the hungry. In keeping with the classic children’s tale, Stone…