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Our blog aims to inform, uplift and inspire our allies in the mission to end hunger.

Community groups active in Census outreach

Ways to give back during the COVID-19 crisis

After prison, Chicago’s Community Kitchens graduate rewrites story

In Parkway Gardens, after-school program nourishes kids

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Pamela Perry

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Cornbread in a skillet

April 7, 2020

Cooking with Chicago’s Community Kitchens: Cornbread

March 31, 2020

Volunteers show commitment to community amid COVID-19

Minestrone ingredients

March 27, 2020

Cooking with Chicago’s Community Kitchens: Vegetable Minestrone Soup

March 20, 2020

Ways to give back during the COVID-19 crisis

Hunger Action Corps member Pamela Perry

March 11, 2020

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Pamela Perry

Angelika Kwak, a member of the Hunger Action Corps, at a FRESH Truck distribution in Chicago Heights

March 9, 2020

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Angelika Kwak

Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA, addresses the crowd at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference on March 2, 2020.

March 3, 2020

Rep. Schrier: SNAP changes ‘nickel and dime’ people in need

Demetrius Newman addresses the audience during the Chicago's Community Kitchens graduation.

March 2, 2020

After prison, Chicago’s Community Kitchens graduate rewrites story

February 12, 2020

In Parkway Gardens, after-school program nourishes kids

Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, poses for a portrait.

January 27, 2020

Activist Jahmal Cole reflects on hunger and hope

January 16, 2020

Community groups active in Census outreach

Volunteers at the Harmony Community Church food pantry help clients.

January 13, 2020

King’s dream lives on at North Lawndale food pantry