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April 6, 2021

‘A long time coming’: Austin pantry sees major upgrades

February 24, 2021

With new grant funding, Roseland pantry hopes to expand reach

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, left, talks to Abel Yolich, of Humboldt Park, as they pack food boxes.

January 20, 2021

On MLK Day, Cubs and youth baseball players give back

Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs outfielder, is growing as a force for good off the field as well.

September 30, 2020

Cubs slugger Ian Happ roasts coffee for COVID relief

September 15, 2020

Video: Roseland pop-up provides food, hope in time of need

September 11, 2020

West Town soup kitchen carries on through COVID-19

Ten years ago, Chef Marshall Galbreath was a resident at the shelter. Today, he's executive chef.

July 27, 2020

At Safe Haven, life lessons served with food

Ladrea and her son Dreme pose for a photo

July 20, 2020

‘I know I’m going to get my blessings’: A young mom navigates life’s obstacles

A volunteer with Teamwork Englewood tries to get the attention of passersby on Racine Avenue.

June 24, 2020

In Englewood, a collective vision of hope beyond crisis

June 16, 2020

Amid shuttered stores, free food a boon in Roseland

June 12, 2020

Glimpses from the front lines: Food and compassion during COVID-19

June 5, 2020

In their words: Black leaders on food and racial justice