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May 1, 2020

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: COVID causes surge in need for benefits

Portrait photo of Jose DeSantiago

April 24, 2020

Warehouse manager exemplifies leadership, resolve during pandemic

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

December 9, 2019

Holiday food lifts spirits during season of giving

Janet Andersen, the Food Depository's manager of volunteer engagement, leads a repack session

November 4, 2019

Employee of the Year helped volunteers embrace change

Materials for the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)

September 26, 2019

Training illustrates the human cost of poverty

Michael Goss

December 7, 2018

How the Food Depository handles food recalls

Angel and Carlos in Puerto Rico

November 15, 2017

Delivering Nourishment After Puerto Rico’s Hurricane

Food Depository staff joined Steve Koch for a bike ride to raise awareness for child hunger

September 14, 2017

A bike ride with a big purpose

Joe Rodriguez

September 1, 2017

Joe Rodriguez honored as Operations Leader of the Year

GCFD Warehouse

May 16, 2017

Record high audit score demonstrates a commitment to food safety