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No-questions-asked food pantry more than doubled participation during pandemic Three people stock a set of shelves with canned and dry goods.

No-questions-asked food pantry more than doubled participation during pandemic

Sep 26, 2022
A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19 A child holds bushels of rice seedlings over his shoulder

A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19

Nov 3, 2021
UChicago partners with South Side caterers to provide 50,000 additional free meals to the community Unloading Boxes

UChicago partners with South Side caterers to provide 50,000 additional free meals to the community

Jun 24, 2020
What are the lingering effects of the government shutdown? Caution tape in front of Capitol

What are the lingering effects of the government shutdown?

Feb 11, 2019
Podcast: The fight against hunger in hospitals

Podcast: The fight against hunger in hospitals

Mar 19, 2018
Confronting food insecurity on many fronts

Confronting food insecurity on many fronts

Dec 27, 2016

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