There are some incredible free perks and discounts available with Link Cards, the EBT used card for SNAP benefits. Take a look below! 50% off Amazon Prime Membership Customers who sign up and verify a...
Take advantage of these programs and community resources to help save money and stretch your monthly budget. Click through for eligibility and more information. Illinois Housing Development Authority...
Mia Pearson has been a volunteer since July of 2020. She has dedicated her time here to Saturday Food Distributions being our Greeter. She is incredibly patient and a wonderful listener for...
NEWS RELEASE CHICAGO– To help ease the ongoing needs of Illinoisans created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded Beyond Hunger a $20,000 grant as part...
CAN DO Community Challenge is a local hunger relief campaign sponsored by Beyond Hunger. It is designed to heighten awareness about local food insecurity and encourages schools, organizations, and...
Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) is a stoplight nutrition ranking system designed to help promote healthy food choices at food banks and food pantries. We use this system at Beyond Hunger to...
Witnessing the impact of our Food Pantry, Social Services, Home Delivery, and Nutrition Education programs, we can see we've made strides in ensuring the health of our community.
Nutrition Education is part of the work we do at Beyond Hunger to provide the most nutritious foods possible. But that work wouldn't be possible without the professionals who drive it. National...
The vaccine has arrived in Austin!Taking the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the Austin community. Read the CDC's updated guidance for commuity members who have been...
Mike Scotty started volunteering recently and has made a huge impact during the weekly delivery shifts, Food Distributions and also for Home Delivery. At Food Distributions, David (our Pantry...
The Summer Kids Food Program Intern will help increase the number of children receiving free summer meals by increasing repeat visits to Meet Up & Eat Up (our open Summer Meals site). They will help...
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This month, we’re going to focus on adding fiber to your meals. Dietary fiber is often overlooked but it so important for your health. Fiber adds...