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November 10, 2020

VA pantry continues serving vets in need

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

Hunger Action Corps member Pamela Perry
March 11, 2020

AmeriCorps Appreciation: Pamela Perry

Army veteran Norman Hall poses for a photo at the Chicago Standdown. Hall turned to community support services, including his neighborhood pantries, after a car accident left him unable to work.
December 16, 2019

Chicago Standdown offers veterans helping hand

Veterans line up for clothes and food at the Chicago Standdown.
June 4, 2019

At Chicago Standdown, veterans find help and camaraderie

James Aaron with lunch at the Chicago Standdown
November 20, 2018

At Chicago Standdown, veterans share their struggles, receive help and a hot meal

Angela White visits a food pantry in Schaumburg
July 19, 2017

SNAP: Beyond the Stereotypes

Carol, an AmeriCorps member, coordinates the food pantry at the Hines VA.
June 21, 2017

From military to corporate to AmeriCorps: how one pantry coordinator gives back

From Hungry to Hopeful: Bob
June 16, 2017

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

From Hungry to Hopeful: James
January 19, 2017

After a Crash Landing, A New Start

June 1, 2016

Food Depository to participate in veteran Stand Down, honors those who served

November 10, 2014

Food Depository teams with Hines VA, AmeriCorps to open veterans pantry

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