Thanks to our generous rescue partners, thousands of pounds of food are diverted from landfills and given to our neighbors in need.With their help, we are able to provide more meals to more people in...
We believe hunger is solvable. That’s why we are working to create a Hunger Free Community. We’re the first food pantry to join the Hunger Free Communities Network, an alliance founded by the USDA...
More than three years since its creation, the Surplus Project continues to redirect leftover cafeteria food to those in need. The impact is profound. Last year nearly 20,000 pounds of food – the...
Celena has experienced more than a few bumps in life. She met her now-husband years ago when they were both without permanent housing in Chicago. After dating and eventually marrying, the couple moved...
Brian began volunteering a year ago, when he was looking for a way to get involved with the community. He now frequently volunteers at both of our twice-weekly distributions.“It feels good,” he says....
A little before the holiday season in 1978, Girl Scouts leader Patricia Funk had an idea for a service project: Her troop could help feed neighbors in need.Funk, a leader of passion and action...
A special thank you to Lucinda Williams and her band BUICK 6 for making this year’s two-night benefit concert, a huge success. This was our biggest concert event to date and we raised enough funds to...
This year we are celebrating a milestone: our 40th anniversary! With 40 years in the rearview, we're excited to take the next steps towards a Hunger Free Community. Join us in looking back at this...
First visit: 2015In times where unexpected expenses popped up, when my husband was very ill and off work a lot. When my freelance work had dry spells, I could always count on being able to feed my...
