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More Resources to Help You Learn About Food Insecurity

Learn more about how hunger and food insecurity affects our Cook County neighbors.

Research Archive

Past Studies On How Food Insecurity Affects Our Community

Read our previous studies for additional research on hunger and related issues.

Additional Resources to Learn About Food Insecurity

There are a number of resources available that provide information on food insecurity, hunger and related issues. Below is a list of trusted resources at the national and local levels.

National

Local

SNAP Resources

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of our nation’s safety net against hunger. SNAP helps more than 1.75 million people in Illinois put food on their tables. Learn more about our work to advocate for federal nutrition assistance programs.

Health Care Resources

Hunger is a health issue. Food insecurity is linked to costly health issues in men, women, and children. Connecting the dots between hunger and health is necessary to help stabilize lives and end hunger in our community.

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