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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

A screenshot of President Barack Obama speaking to Food Depository staff and partners on April 30

May 22, 2020

Obama: ‘Keep up your faith and your hope’

Cody and his family at the Lunch Bus

October 18, 2018

The Lunch Bus gives confidence after a bike accident

From Hungry to Hopeful: Bob

June 16, 2017

“The least I can do is give back’: Veteran volunteers help hospital that helped them