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Church leaders say the effort is intended to show compassion and provide tangible support to seniors and families who may be experiencing food insecurity. #church #valetinesday

“Our investment is not only in food access—it’s an investment in better student outcomes.” #food #citycolleges

November is also a time to look ahead. Our communities are still recovering from years of economic strain, and programs like SNAP and LIHEAP remain vital safety nets. #oped #november

For every presenting donor, CBC will make a monetary contribution to the American Association of Single Parents to help stock its Free-N-Deed Market, which provides groceries to households in need. #blooddrive #dolton

Stratton acknowledged the need to keep food assistance running and federal workers paid but said those priorities should not come at the expense of healthcare access. #funding #democrats

The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted funding for the program, putting millions nationwide at risk — including roughly 50,329 people in Preston’s 16th Senate District, which spans parts of Chicago’s South Side and surrounding communities. #snap

St. Peters said Trump’s recent push to import beef from Argentina, meant to lower grocery costs, is instead hurting farmers: cattle prices drop up to 12% while grocery prices rise. #beef

The community event, hosted in partnership with Will County Board Member Jim Richmond and Mokena Mayor George Metanias, offers residents a secure way to dispose of personal documents while also giving back to local families in need. #fooddrive

The expanded effort will add enhanced grocery markets, frozen meal options, snack stations, apprenticeships, and improved access to public benefits. #foods

The Hub, which serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, funds projects that connect schools with local farmers and food producers to improve access to nutritious, farm-fresh meals. #foods