Careers

The Hunger Action Corps

This program is no longer active. Learn more about career or volunteer opportunities at the Greater Chicago Food Depository here.

About the Hunger Action Corps AmeriCorps program

The Hunger Action Corps was a cohort program that matched individuals to the team that is the best fit for their interests and experience while providing ongoing cohort-based programming. Service commitments ranged from 20 – 40 hours per week. Hunger Action Corps assignments supported many programs, including:

  • Children, older adults and veterans’ programs
  • Health and nutrition initiatives
  • Workforce development training
  • Public benefits outreach, priority community support and partner engagement
  • Development and fundraising
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Elise K
Elise K
Hunger Action Corps member

“From the very beginning, my AmeriCorps term has allowed me to dive deeply into community-oriented food security work.

Along the way, I’ve gained amazing experiences, personalized support, valuable relationships, as well as a nuanced understanding of emergency food work. I’m excited to take what I’ve learned into a career pushing for a more equitable food system for all.”

Elise K
Hunger Action Corps member

Stories from the Hunger Action Corps

Read about the experiences of AmeriCorps members serving with the Food Depository.

'Feeding the kids of the neighborhood': Lunch Bus provides summer meals
AmeriCorps, Child Nutrition, Summer Meals

'Feeding the kids of the neighborhood': Lunch Bus provides summer meals
Hunger Action Corps member Pamela Perry
AmeriCorps, Staff, Veterans, Video

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Pamela Perry
Angelika Kwak, a member of the Hunger Action Corps, at a FRESH Truck distribution in Chicago Heights
AmeriCorps, Health Partnerships, Staff, Video

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Angelika Kwak
Kristen C
Kristen C
Hunger Action Corps member

“I applied because I wanted to work within the non-profit sector and in a community-based organization.

In addition to formal work experience, we are given access to resources, workshops and networking opportunities to pursue our professional development and career goals. I’ve gained valuable knowledge and experience that I know will serve me well in whichever opportunity I take on next!”

Kristen C
Hunger Action Corps member