Chicago, IL: Food Security Issues – Covid-19 2020

Response by the Greater Chicago Food Depository:

Coronavirus Updates

Dedicated shopping hours for seniors at 6 retailers in the area:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/resources.html?#food-assistance

Meals on Wheels has increased home delivery to seniors:
https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org

Chicago Public Schools are providing meals (breakfast and lunch) every person under 18:

All Chicago Public Schools to Offer Free Meal Pickup During Coronavirus Closure

“Neighbor Loaf” Initiative

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We know that many of you have been looking for a way to help during this challenging time…Here is an opportunity to ensure that people in our community have access to important staple foods. On our online store, you can now purchase a “Neighbor Loaf,” which will be delivered to the Hillside Food Pantry for distribution to community members in need. Thank you to the @artisangraincollab for spearheading this effort. Click the link in our profile to order! ❤️

A post shared by Hewn (@hewnbread) on Mar 24, 2020 at 7:14pm PDT