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August 12, 2019

Why kicking 3 million people off SNAP is bad policy

May 21, 2019

Advocates inspired at Springfield lobby day

Brian McRae and David Cheeks sit on a bus to Springfield

May 17, 2019

SNAP in restaurants: The case for expanding the program in Illinois

Advocates sit with Kate Maehr and Sen. Dick Durbin at a table

March 22, 2019

SNAP recipients at risk share their stories with Senator Dick Durbin

February 25, 2019

Advocates bring passion, stories to D.C.

Rev. Ronnie Smith talks to a soup kitchen guest

February 14, 2019

South Side advocate prepares for D.C.

Person with shopping cart selects produce at Willow Creek Food Pantry

January 10, 2019

What the federal shutdown means for food banks

Tammy receives food at a local food pantry

November 14, 2018

After midterm elections, the future of Farm Bill and SNAP still hangs in balance

Angela White visits a food pantry in Schaumburg

July 19, 2017

SNAP: Beyond the Stereotypes

A group of advocates smile after a day at the Capitol

March 23, 2017

Building Connections at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

FRESH Truck

March 1, 2017

Why Healthcare is Important to Hungry Households

February 26, 2016

Follow Food Depository advocates on the ground in Washington, D.C.