A new study found that about one in five people who live in Chicago are uncertain where they will find their next meal.
The survey by the Greater Chicago Food Depository showed that the highest rates of food insecurity are in the Riverdale, Washington Park, Englewood, and North Lawndale neighborhoods.
The organization said the new findings will help them intensify their food distribution and program outreach to the communities most in need.
Friday, December 14 2012 9:14 AM EST2012-12-14 14:14:40 GMT
Gethsemane Church of God and Christ in Englewood has a food pantry run by Reverend Dion and Debra McCarthy. They work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which has a special food drive going on now.
Gethsemane Church of God and Christ in Englewood has a food pantry run by Reverend Dion and Debra McCarthy. They work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which has a special food drive going on now.
Monday, October 8 2012 10:17 AM EDT2012-10-08 14:17:59 GMT
A Roscoe Village pantry has been serving the community for nearly a half century. The Common Pantry is also one of the first pantries to partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
A Roscoe Village pantry has been serving the community for nearly a half century. The Common Pantry is also one of the first pantries to partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Monday, September 3 2012 9:55 AM EDT2012-09-03 13:55:19 GMT
FOX Chicago News is teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger. One local company showed its very special relationship with the food depository Monday.
FOX Chicago News is teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger. One local company showed its very special relationship with the food depository Monday.
Thursday, July 26 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-07-26 13:24:43 GMT
FOX Chicago is proud to support the efforts to fight hunger in our community. So we've teamed up with the Chicago Bears this year to collect non-perishable food donations.
FOX Chicago is proud to support the efforts to fight hunger in our community. So we've teamed up with the Chicago Bears this year to collect non-perishable food donations on behalf of the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Monday, July 2 2012 9:53 AM EDT2012-07-02 13:53:42 GMT
The Chicago Food Depository's Lunch Bus program hands out free lunch to hungry kids five days a week, who may be missing out on a guaranteed meal that they receive when school is in session.
The Chicago Food Depository's Lunch Bus program hands out free lunch to hungry kids five days a week, who may be missing out on a guaranteed meal that they receive when school is in session.
FOX Chicago News explored how an Italian immigrant family's idea from over a half century ago is helping the fight against hunger today, and set the record straight on one of the world's most famous jingles.
FOX Chicago News explored how an Italian immigrant family's idea from over a half century ago is helping the fight against hunger today, and set the record straight on one of the world's most famous jingles.
The following statistics are those of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Together they distribute food to 1,222 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.
The following statistics are those of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Together they distribute food to 1,222 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.
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