Press Releases
View some of the Food Depository's latest press releases. If you need more information, please consult the contacts listed on the press release or see our contact information at the bottom of this page. Note: All releases 2009 and older are in PDF format.
2012
Dec 19: Christmas activities aim to respond to persistent, high level of need among men, women and children in Cook County | Press Release
July 17: New meal program for older adults caring for young family members in Cicero | Media Alert
June 21: 27th Annual Hunger Walk to step off at Soldier Field on June 23 | Press Release | Media Alert
May 15: Study highlights importance of federal programs for older adults in Cook County | More
April 27: Food insecurity statistics for Cook County released: 807,000 people food insecure | More
2011
Nov. 1: Dominick’s and ABC 7 Chicago Join Forces for 2011 Annual Holiday Food Drive in Support of Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank | More
Sept. 1: Jewel-Osco supports Hunger Action Month with food, fund drive | More
Dec. 21: Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards now accepting nominations | More
2010
Dec. 2: Greater Chicago Food Depository applauds passage of Child Nutrition Reauthorization | More
Nov. 19: Dominick’s and ABC 7 Chicago Join Forces for 2010 Annual Holiday Food Drive in Support of Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank | More
Nov. 12: Jewel-Osco Awards $150,000 to Cook County Food Pantries for Hunger-Relief Efforts | More
Oct. 4: Greater Chicago Food Depository announces this year's 86 Hunger dinners to be held at West Town Tavern, Spiaggia, NAHA, Custom House, BOKA and Heaven on Seven | More
Aug. 11: Greater Chicago Food Depository presents annual Prized Partner awards to Kraft Foods, Chicago White Sox, Futures Industry Association, Citadel Foundation and GE | More
June 30: Greater Chicago Food Depository partners with USDA to provide free summer lunches to children from low-income families in Cook County | More
June 3: Charter One becomes Lead Corporate Supporter of Greater Chicago Food Depository's Mobile Programs | More
Feb. 2: Landmark new study reveals an unprecedented number in Chicago and Cook County seeking emergency food assistance | More
2009
Nov. 5: Dominick’s and ABC 7 Chicago Join Forces for Annual Holiday Food Drive in Support of Greater Chicago Food Depository | More
Oct. 13: Greater Chicago Food Depository announces new “86 Hunger” dinner series. | More
May 19: Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 24th Annual Hunger Walk arrives at critical time for Chicago area food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters | More
March 12: 21st Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner recognizes outstanding achievements, raises funds for Greater Chicago Food Depository | More
2008
Nov. 24: Food Depository steps up holiday food distributions to respond to rising demand | More
Nov. 19: Survey finds demand has increased 33 percent at pantries since last year | More
Sept. 9: Bob and Helen Strube Freedom from Hunger Fund established to recognize couple's longtime dedication to hunger-relief efforts | More
Sept. 2: Illinois Food Bank Association Declares September Hunger Action Month in
Illinois | More
April 15: Grocery Retailers, Food Manufacturers Team Up for Ninth Annual Hunger Knows No Season Promotion | More
April 2: Greater Chicago Food Depository's 23rd Annual Hunger Walk promises family fun to benefit Chicago area food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters | More
March 19: 20th Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner raises $1 million to benefit Food Depository programs | More
Feb. 6: Finalists named for Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards | More
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