The Food Depository is here to provide Chicago and Cook County families with healthy food and benefits support to help children learn, grow and thrive.

If you are in need of food, or if you have the ability to help, visit chicagosfoodbank.org.

This is Chicago. Tough doesn’t begin to describe us.

Hunger? We can beat that too.

If you are in need of food or if you have the ability to help, visit chicagosfoodbank.org.

Children continue to be disproportionately impacted by hunger throughout Chicago. 1 in 4 children are at risk of food insecurity in our city. Join us in creating a hunger-free Chicago.

If you are in need of food or if you have the ability to help, visit chicagosfoodbank.org.

Chicago stands together, no matter the challenge. Be part of creating a hunger-free city and help us bring hope to every table. Visit bit.ly/3hE9SOE to take action and donate. 🍞💚 #StrongerTogether #EndHungerNow

In the last year, more than 25,000 volunteers dedicated nearly 100,000 hours of their time to volunteer with the Food Depository. The hunger crisis can't be defeated alone.

Join the movement to help our neighbors thrive at bit.ly/3Eh3ibT. #EndHungerNow

This year, we distributed the equivalent of 101 million meals to our neighbors throughout Chicago & Cook County–the most we’ve ever provided in a year.

Explore the power of these meals in our new FY2024 Annual Report: bit.ly/3ZezdVF

Chicago has always overcome the impossible. Now it’s time to take on hunger. Join us, and together we’ll write a new future.

If you are in need of food or if you have the ability to help, visit chicagosfoodbank.org. 🥑 🏙️ #ChiStrong #EndHungerNow

The Food Depository partners with over 50 afterschool programs to provide meals & snacks to children. The food provided helps balance the high cost of food & bridges the gap between meals for families.

Read more: bit.ly/3VcyvpB

This month, 65 runners ran the @BankofAmerica Chicago Marathon to take hunger off the table in our community. Thanks to their fundraising efforts, we raised $130,000 to #EndHungerNow!

Pictured: Michael Iberkleid with his Chicago Marathon medal

Volunteers from the Food Depository & @ILfoodbank traveled to Jim Origer's family farm to harvest a few acres of sweet corn. By the end of the volunteer opportunity, volunteers had packed 32,525 pounds of sweet corn into the food bank trucks. Read now: bit.ly/3NIVjZB

During #NationalSchoolLunchWeek & all year long, it’s important for children & teens to get the nutritious food they need to thrive.

To see how you can build healthy eating habits with your children, watch this video created by our Nutrition Team! #NSLW24

On #WorldFoodDay & all year long, the Food Depository committed to ending hunger.

We do so by working with 800+ community-based partners. Together, we connect our neighbors with healthy food, lift our voices & advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger.

The Food Depository is grateful to be a 2024 @nscorp Thriving Communities Grant recipient. The $50,000 gift will help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. @RaymondALopez & @AldermanTabares joined Norfolk Southern on a tour of our facility recently.

During #NationalSchoolLunchWeek & all year long, the Food Depository is committed to ensuring that children & teens have the nutritious food they need to grow, learn & thrive.

To learn more about our programs that support children & teens, visit bit.ly/402eqVV. #NSLW24

For #NationalFarmersDay, we're highlighting the amazing work of Chicago Urban Farm Solutions. Since our partnership began, we've purchased & provided over 60,000 lbs. of produce to our neighbors in need.

Thank you to Chicago Urban Farm Solutions for helping us #EndHungerNow!

For Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're recognizing Mario Mena, the artist behind the Food Depository's mural.

While creating the mural, he wanted to find a way to represent not only his experience of Chicago, but Chicago as a whole. Read more: bit.ly/47APXHq

For Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're recognizing Pastor Elsie Rodriguez, the pantry coordinator at Grace & Peace Pantry.

As pantry coordinator, she wants to ensure that everyone has a dignified pantry experience. Read more: bit.ly/3KrQmmD.

In 2020, we began partnering with local farms to support hyperlocal farming practices. We purchase produce from these partners, & the farms deliver produce directly to nearby pantries, giving more of our neighbors access to fresh, local food. Read more: bit.ly/3TS2ja0

@ChicagoBears player @_sweat9 and @TheRealStaley teamed up with us to #EndHungerNow! NFL defensive players & @CampbellsChunky have partnered to donate 1,000 meals for every sack made across the league to neighbors in need. Thank you all for helping end food insecurity!

Celebrate the start of Fall with the Food Depository & @AffyTapple! The first 200 people to enter this FREE event can purchase a $5 Affy Tapple goodie bag that includes a reusable tote, a cup & much more! All proceeds benefit our mission to #EndHungerNow.

¡Tu voto ayuda a crear la democracia comprometida que necesitamos para acabar con el hambre para todos! Este noviembre, podrás votar por funcionarios electos federales, estatales y locales, y por medidas electorales que impactan a tu comunidad.

bancodealimentoschicago.org/voto.

Your vote helps create the engaged democracy we need to end hunger for all! This November, you can vote for federal, state and local elected officials, and ballot measures impacting your community.

Learn more: chicagosfoodbank.org/vote

Although #HungerActionMonth is drawing to a close, food insecurity persists. It's crucial that we continue to help our neighbors in need. Join us in our mission to #EndHungerNow by visiting bit.ly/3hE9SOE.

During #HungerActionMonth, you can double your impact to #EndHungerNow! Thanks to a $100,000 matching challenge, every donation made from now until September 30 will be doubled, giving more neighbors access to the food that they need to thrive.

Give now: lnkd.in/gDPkpGCm

All year-round, the Food Depository collaborates with businesses to raise funds to help feed our neighbors in need. Participating businesses offer different promotions that benefit the Food Depository. Read more: bit.ly/4eio0IJ

Today, the Food Depository, @ILfoodbank & @foodbanknwi released a joint Greater Chicagoland Hunger Report to raise awareness about the increase of food insecurity throughout the region as well as the need for more community support & resources. Read now: bit.ly/3ZBjel9

For Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're recognizing David Flores, a dedicated Food Depository volunteer.

David volunteers every Tuesday & Thursday morning, handling tasks like harvesting crops, packing boxes & preparing food for delivery.

Read more: bit.ly/49izVTmc

SNAP is a lifeline for 41.2 million Americans who struggle to afford food. It provides 9x more food than the entire network of Feeding America food banks combined. Congress must act now to protect & strengthen SNAP. Email your representatives today: bit.ly/4fXV7Tf

This Thursday, @jenisicecreams is hosting an ice cream social at their Andersonville location! 25% of purchases made from 1 to 11 p.m. will benefit the Food Depository. Enjoy a sweet treat that gives back! #EndHungerNow

From September 15 to October 15, we honor Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month. At the Food Depository, we're proud to work alongside our Hispanic & Latinx partners, employees, volunteers & supporters, all dedicated to ending hunger & addressing its root causes.

1 in 5 households with children in the Chicago Metro area are food insecure.

Your support is crucial. Help us #EndHungerNow by making a gift! Every dollar you give this September will be DOUBLED thanks to our $100,000 matching challenge. Give now: ready2give.org/4dzFGPM

During #HungerActionMonth, you can support the Greater Chicago Food Depository at your local @MarianosMarket! Look for signage at checkout to round up your purchase or donate at the register. Your change will help provide a grant to the Food Depository! #EndHungerNow

Today is #HungerActionDay! Join the movement to #EndHungerNow by donating, volunteering or using your voice to spread the word about hunger in our community. Let’s end hunger together: chicagosfoodbank.org/hunger-action-…

1.2 million+ people statewide face hunger. You can help. Write to your representatives & tell them you support a strong Farm Bill! Don’t know where to start? Our new Advocacy Action Center will guide you through it. Take the two-minute Farm Bill action: bit.ly/4fXV7Tf

It's #NationalFoodBankDay! Today & every day, we're grateful to those who support our mission to #EndHungerNow. Thanks to our staff, partners, donors, volunteers & supporters for helping us provide food to our neighbors. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger.

About 75% of seniors in Chicago live on a fixed income, making it hard to afford fresh produce. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) helps by providing older adults access to fresh produce at participating farmers markets. Read more: chicagosfoodbank.org/blog/fresh-hop…

Double your impact to #EndHungerNow! Thanks to a $100,000 matching challenge, every donation made during #HungerActionMonth will be doubled, giving more neighbors access to the food that they need to thrive. Give now at: ready2give.org/4dzFGPM

Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, 1 in 5 households with children in the Chicago Metro area are food insecure. For #HungerActionMonth, join us in our mission to #EndHungerNow.

Visit bit.ly/3DCIs51 to find ways you can get involved. @FeedingAmerica

Our mission is to end hunger. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with a network of community-based organizations & individuals. We connect our neighbors with food, lift our voices & advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger. bit.ly/3AI1rhD

It's #NationalVolunteerDay! We'd like to thank our volunteers for the countless hours they give to provide food for our neighbors. We're grateful for you & your continuous service to help those in need.

Learn about volunteer opportunities: bit.ly/3M2YDy7 #EndHungerNow

During the school year, free breakfast & lunch programs ensure students receive nutritious meals. In summer, when these programs are unavailable, the Food Depository offers summer feeding programs to support children & families. Read more: bit.ly/3WU4E4Y #EndHungerNow

On #NationalSeniorCitizensDay and all year long, the Food Depository provides nutrition that supports healthy aging. We do so by offering monthly food boxes, distributing seasonal coupons to purchase fresh produce & more! Learn more: bit.ly/3xZPxhX.

In honor of #NationalNonprofitDay, the Food Depository would like to thank our partners, supporters, staff and volunteers for helping us #EndHungerNow! We are so grateful for everything you do to help feed our community. Together, we are greater!

Next week, @jenisicecreams is hosting an ice cream social at their Wrigleyville location! 25% of purchases made from 1 to 11 p.m. will benefit the Food Depository. Enjoy a sweet treat that gives back! #EndHungerNow

Children who depend on school meals lose access to an important source of nutrition during summer break. To address this, the federal government introduced Summer EBT, which provides a one-time benefit of $120 per child. Read more: bit.ly/3AwSQhx #EndHungerNow

Today, we joined @GovPritzker to announce the federal approval of the 1115 waiver. This initiative will help expand Medicaid coverage, address root causes of health disparities and support our work to #EndHungerNow. For more information, visit bit.ly/3SvYmYa.

Looking for a healthy summer dish? Check out this mango papaya salsa recipe from @Allrecipes! This recipe is tasty and can easily be made with ingredients commonly found at our pantry partners. For more nutritious and easy-to-prepare recipes, visit bit.ly/3t1p2pC.

Celebrate #NationalHotDogMonth with a Chicago Style Hot Dog from @ViennaBeef! From now until July 31, a portion of all online perishable purchases will benefit the Food Depository. It's a delicious meal that gives back! For more information, visit bit.ly/4daCvxp.

Hunger persists in our community, and the need for food remains high. Join us in packing food boxes for our neighbors in need. Visit chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer to sign up today! #EndHungerNow

This Thursday, celebrate #NationalIceCreamMonth by joining us at @jenisicecreams Ice Cream Social! 25% of purchases made from 1 to 11 p.m. at their Southport location will benefit the Food Depository. Enjoy a sweet treat that gives back! #EndHungerNow

If you or someone you know needs food, our network of community partners is here to help. Visit bit.ly/49Lhh7v to find food near you! #EndHungerNow #foodbank