Stories of Help and Hope

October Impact Report

With Thanksgiving not far off, we’re grateful for the generosity of our Greater Chicago Food Depository community. It’s by working together that we can rise to the challenge of hunger and ensure every neighbor has the nutritious food and resources they need to thrive.

Our combined efforts have enabled the Food Depository to distribute the equivalent of 101 million meals in our most recent fiscal year.

But our work is about much more than that …

… We’re helping children receive nutritious meals during their critical developmental years.

… Stressed parents have been able to access enough food for their families and not been forced to skip meals themselves.

… Thousands of older adults have received prepared meals, ensuring they can eat and still afford prescriptions that keep them strong and healthy.

We’re grateful every day to witness the smiles, relief and gratitude on neighbors’ faces when they carry away the fresh food and pantry items that will stave off hunger — and fill their hearts with hope.

But with 1 in 5 Chicago households facing food insecurity — and the high-need holiday season upon us — we need our community to rally around neighbors who are facing life’s most difficult challenges.

I hope reading these excerpts of stories from our most recent Impact Report will inspire you to give generously to ensure no one goes hungry during the holiday season — or ever!

Thank you for being the person our neighbors can count on to show your support as we work to end hunger for our Chicago and Cook County neighbors!

Sincerely,

Kate Maehr
Executive Director & CEO