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Hunger Relief in the News

Find the latest news updates and press releases about the Food Depository and our work to end hunger.

Press Inquiries

If you are a member of the press, please contact Man-Yee Lee, Director of Communications at 773-843-5498 or by email, or contact Megan Bennett, Communications Manager at 773-843-6702 or by email.


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August 10, 2022

Food for Thought: Summer 2022

Publications

In the latest edition of Food for Thought, we feature a longtime partner food pantry operated by a dedicated mother and daughter duo. This issue also shares …

June 10, 2022

Food Depository’s Lunch Bus Resumes Meal Distributions to Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry During the Summer Break

Press Releases

Lunch Bus will make 12 daily stops across the city and suburbs to distribute nutritious boxed lunches to youth.

May 25, 2022

Declaración sobre tiroteos masivos y violencia armada

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Nuestros corazones lloran por los niños y niñas y los educadores asesinados en el tiroteo escolar de ayer en Uvalde, Texas.

Nuestros corazones lloran por las vidas perdidas en el tiroteo por motivos racistas contra afroamericanos en Buffalo, Nueva York, el

May 25, 2022

Statement on mass shootings and gun violence

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Our hearts mourn for the children and educators killed in yesterday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Our hearts mourn for the lives lost in the racially motivated shooting targeting African Americans in Buffalo, New York on May 14.

Our hearts mourn …

May 20, 2022

Food Depository fundraiser raises $1.1 million for hunger-relief in Cook County

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Winners of the 34th Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner announced

May 18, 2022

Resources for families during infant formula shortage

For many families, baby formula is a necessity. These resources can help families find formula during the ongoing infant formula shortage.

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