Lettuce
News & Press

The Food Depository to provide food at libraries, parks and YMCA locations for CPS students during anticipated teachers strike

October 16, 2019
•
During the anticipated Chicago Public Schools teachers strike, the Food Depository plans to provide nutritious food to local youth at dozens of partner sites. Read more about our resources and locations in the Chicago Tribune. We will update this post and our strike support page with any new developments.
Update: October 21
As the strike continues, the following changes will go into effect to reflect current participation levels. Our map is updated. These sites will extend cold meal service, updated to 12:30PM to 2:30PM:
  • CPL - RMD
  • CPL - Little Village
  • CPL - Kelly
  • CPL - Greater Grand Crossing
  • CPL - Thurgood Marshall
  • CPL - Woodson Regional
Effective Tuesday, October 22: YMCA – West Communities will have Light Snacks only.

Share This Post

Facebook Twitter Linkedin

More Recent News

Food for Thought: Fall 2023
Publication

Food for Thought: Fall 2023
Statement on establishing Illinois Farm to Food Bank program
Statement

Statement on establishing Illinois Farm to Food Bank program
produce at a food pantry
Statement

Statement on additional USDA emergency food assistance