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I Benefit from SNAP

The federal government just issued catastrophic reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But we can lift our voices to restore it. The Food Depository is calling on Illinoisans to share stories of how we benefit from SNAP and how cuts will impact you and our community.

Your Voice Matters. Congress Needs to Hear From You.

Members of Congress who opposed cuts to SNAP, including many in Illinois, need information about the personal impact of SNAP on their constituents' lives to fight these harmful policies.

Tell us how SNAP and EBT benefits you and your community. The Food Depository will use your zip code to connect your story with a local representative. We want to hear from individuals, community organizations, local businesses and more. You don't have use your name.

Share Your Story

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Tell Your Story

Illinois representatives need to know how SNAP benefits our community.

The Food Depository will make sure they hear your story. Click the link below and follow the prompts to lift your voice. Here are some tips:

  • Make sure the story is personal and that it is your story to tell.
  • Highlight the impact that cuts to SNAP would have on your situation. What would it be like if you didn't receive the support of EBT?
  • You don't need statistics, just speak from the heart about your own experience and what you see in your community.

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What We Advocate For

The Greater Chicago Food Depository firmly believes that we cannot end hunger without addressing the root causes. We are committed to advancing policy solutions that promote equitable food access and that place neighbors experiencing food insecurity at the center of our work.

We are experiencing significant federal-level threats on our nutrition safety net programs like SNAP, WIC and school meals. It is more important now than ever before that we collectively advocate to defend and strengthen these lifeline programs, while also advancing impactful policies in Illinois to ensure every neighbor has the food they need to thrive.

When we raise our voices together, we can make lasting change. Join us and become an advocate for your community today.
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Ways to Help

More Ways To Get Involved

Help comes in many forms. Choose the way best-suited to you — everything helps.

Give

Donate and make a critical impact in the work we do through a one-time gift, monthly donation, tribute gift, stock gift or more.

Volunteer

Explore our volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups and sign up to help at our facility or in the community.

Start a Virtual Food Drive

Start a fundraiser with friends, family or coworkers and make an immediate difference in our community.

Learn

Discover more about food insecurity and its impact on our community through research on hunger-related issues.

Additional Ways to Support

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Join us to End Hunger and its Root Causes

We need you to help advocate for policies that protect our community from hunger! We invite our neighbors and community leaders to work with the Food Depository on important policy changes. We offer training and resources. Contact us to learn more about how to lift your voice to end hunger.

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