Blog Posts

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Read article: Lulu & the Hunger Monster reading program helps youth understand food insecurity
Lulu & the Hunger Monster reading program helps youth understand food insecurity
An outreach initiative helped children across the Tri-County area better understand hunger and how they can contribute during Hunger Action Month....
Thanksgiving meal
Read article: Feeding the family without overspending
Feeding the family without overspending
The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...
Chef Adonis Jackson preps chicken wings
Read article: IL-EATS provides ‘home-cooked’ goodness for Illinois veterans at The Joseph Center
IL-EATS provides ‘home-cooked’ goodness for Illinois veterans at The Joseph Center
The journey home for some military veterans isn’t without its own battles. The Joseph Center...
Collinsville food pantry van
Read article: Local food, lasting dignity: IL-EATS fuels Collinsville pantry’s mission
Local food, lasting dignity: IL-EATS fuels Collinsville pantry’s mission
As a child, Stacy Jones stood in line at a food pantry with her grandmother.“I know what it’s like to be hungry and to have to ask for food,” she...

News Releases

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Unity Cupboard Strengthens Local Efforts to Combat Food Insecurity
Normal, IL — Food insecurity continues to impact families across our community, and Unity Cupboard is stepping up to provide hope and nourishment to those in need. “At this crucial moment when federal safety net programs are becoming harder to access, more of our...
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Keeping food safe amidst food insecurity
URBANA, Ill. — Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in the United States, and the recent lapse in SNAP benefits has worsened struggles for many families. When low-...
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Hunters Feeding Illinois returns
URBANA, Ill. — Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for its fourth season, in partnership with Feeding Illinois, Access Illinois Outdoors, ...