By Stacey SheridanStaff ReporterSanta may ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh to deliver Christmas joy, but Illinois Senate President Don Harmon rides a minivan. On Dec. 21, the senator and his team made...
By Staff'Everything has changed. Every aspect of our operation," says Michele Zurakowski, executive director of Beyond Hunger, about her agency's response to the impact of COVID-19."What it has driven...
What are some big changes and when will people begin to see relief?• The new package provides an extension of unemployment insurance and a federal unemployment insurance bonus of $300 per week.•...
Nick Blumberg | December 15, 2020 8:03 pm During the winter holidays, the demand on food pantries spikes. And this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has already exacerbated hunger around the U.S., with the...
This past year has been humbling for all of us. As an essential service, our staff and volunteers never paused their work on the front lines. Their selflessness and dedication were on display right...
What can we say but WOW! What an amazing volunteer. Over the years Paul has been on our frontlines greeting our clients and making sure they are taken care of at Registration. He comes in when he sees...
On Giving Tuesday Beyond Hunger, 848 Lake St., Oak Park, tripled their $25,000 goal by utilizing multiple giving outlets to maximize donations. And now, the organization is already in the midst of a...
We have been honored with so much kindness this year! We hope you'll join us for even more - random acts of kindness - to finish up 2020. So kicking off on #GivingTuesday and December 1st, we welcome...
Staying healthy is always important. This is especially true right now during the Covid-19 pandemic. We want you to stay home as much as possible and staying food-safe can help you with that! When you...
We have a lot to celebrate this Thanksgiving at Beyond Hunger!For the first time EVER we were able to provide a turkey for every family that visited during the entire month of November.When we needed...
Save money. Save time. Save your sanity. A little meal planning can go a long way. - Elizabeth Harrington, Dietetic Intern Dominican UniversityWatch the full presentation and download meal planning...
