Protect SNAP Benefits
Access to healthy food is essential for children to grow, learn, and thrive and we’re raising our voices so the 42 million families who depend on SNAP to feed their children don’t lose that support due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Congress must act now to protect SNAP benefits. Without action, millions, including children and people with disabilities, could go hungry.
At It Takes A Village, our family support teams connect families every day to local food pantries and meal programs. While we are proud of these strong community partnerships, we know that SNAP remains a critical lifeline for so many of the families we serve.
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Tell Congress to protect SNAP and stand up for families here
If you or someone you know needs food support, please explore these immediate resources available to families in our community. You can also register here for upcoming events that will provide more details about changes to SNAP benefits
Food Resources Nourishing Hope (Mobile Van)
Delivers free groceries directly to neighborhoods
Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
New Hope Community Food Pantry
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center
Offers food support and wraparound services
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Searchable pantry network and meal programs for Chicago and Cook County.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Cook
Emergency Food Pantries
northern neighborhoods of Chicago with grocery distributions and home-delivery options.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Food pantries across Cook and Lake counties offering no-cost groceries and meals
Mutual-aid fridge network across Chicago where anyone can donate or take fresh food supplies with dignity
Thank you for standing with us to protect children and families. Together, we ensure every child has the nutrition and support needed to learn, grow, and succeed.
