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Whether you’re just getting started with advocacy or expanding your knowledge, watch these videos for the latest updates in anti-hunger policy.

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Public Policy and Hunger: Taking Action in 2025 - January 2025

We are anticipating significant federal-level threats to our nutrition safety net, including vital programs like SNAP, WIC and school meals. Join us to learn more about how we can collectively defend and strengthen these lifeline programs, while we also advance impactful policies in Illinois to ensure every neighbor has the food they need to thrive.

Your voice and engagement are crucial in this mission to end hunger and address its root causes. Together we can energize our community to take action and build a powerful advocacy movement in 2025 and beyond!
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Advocating for a Farm Bill to Strengthen Our Nutrition Safety Net - June 2024

Federal nutrition programs and the emergency food system work together to protect Illinois families against hunger and improve their access to nutritious food. Several of these programs, such as SNAP, are authorized in the Farm Bill, making it a critical opportunity to strengthen our nutritional safety net to work better for Illinois residents.

Farm Bill discussions were extended into 2024 - join this webinar to hear our policy priorities and how you can advocate for a strong Farm Bill that protects all Illinoisans!
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Farm Bill Policy Priorities - March 2023

About every 5 years, Congress negotiates to renew a sweeping bundle of legislation known as the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is an extremely important piece of legislation that is set to be renewed in 2023 and will be a critical opportunity to strengthen SNAP and other nutritional programs at the federal level.

Learn from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Northern Illinois Food Bank and the St. Louis Area Food Bank about the farm bill priorities for Illinois food banks, and ways you can get involved in advocacy.

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