Stories of Help and Hope

August Impact Report

It’s a fact. Summer days are hungry days for many people across Chicago and Cook County.

But your compassion and generosity make a difference for children who lose access to the food they receive at school, older adults whose limited incomes can’t keep pace with the high cost of groceries, and other neighbors who are struggling to afford the food they and their loved ones need.

I sincerely thank you for caring and giving so the Greater Chicago Food Depository and our many partners on the front lines can say,

“Yes, we can help make sure you have enough food to feed your children!”
“No, you don’t have to skip meals to pay rent!”

The excerpts below from our recent Impact Report share stories of people who received much-needed help, thanks to friends like you. You’ll also meet a committed volunteer who’s using his retirement to help others.

I hope you are inspired to see your impact . . . and moved to give again today because the need for food is so high—reaching levels we saw at the height of the pandemic—and far too many of our neighbors are unable to put food on their tables.

Please help now with a gift to reach people in need across Chicago and Cook County.

Thank you for your important support of the Food Depository this summer! Together, we can deliver healthy food into communities where needs are greatest.

Sincerely,

Kate Maehr
Executive Director & CEO