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Hunger Relief in the News

Follow along with new and noteworthy developments as we work to end hunger. Find the latest news updates and press releases from the Food Depository here.

Press Inquiries

If you are a member of the press, please contact Megan Bennett by email or call 773-843-6702.


May 5, 2022

Rising Food Prices: Impact on Hunger and Nutrition Assistance Programs

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April 1, 2022

Hunger in our Community: A Spring 2022 Status Report

June 8, 2021

Statement on $1 billion in federal funding for hunger relief

May 24, 2021

Our COVID-19 Response

December 21, 2020

Statement on COVID relief package, a temporary boost in a long-term crisis

September 23, 2020

Statement on U.S. House measure to extend Pandemic EBT, federal waivers

February 3, 2020

Statement on Illinois joining SNAP rule lawsuit

December 5, 2019

Statement on Final USDA ABAWD Rule

November 26, 2019

Statement on Loss of ABAWD Waiver

October 18, 2019

Statement on SNAP Utility Cuts

October 11, 2019

Statement on Federal Judge Blocking Public Charge Rule

September 25, 2019

Food Depository pilots new mobile tool for SNAP enrollment

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