Food Access

Events

Tri-County Hunger Walk

September 26, 2026

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Livingston

McLean

Woodford

Independent Grocer Summit

October 7, 2026

County

Union

Johnson

Massac

Alexander

Pulaski

Local Food Systems and Small Farms

October 9, 2026

County

Jackson

Cooking for One or Two | Standard

October 13, 2026

County

Putnam

Blog Posts

Illinois Extension launches Health and Community Wellness team

July 21, 2026

University of Illinois Extension’s new Health and Community Wellness team is continuing efforts to improve health and quality of life across Fulton,...

a cluster of ripened and ripening blackberries on the bush - the photo is called "Blackberries" by jared_smith and is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food Security

March 17, 2026

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food SecurityThe spring thaw is happening albeit in fits and starts....

Support your local grocer

January 29, 2026

Want to know a secret? Your local, independent grocer loves you. Truly. They love your hometown, your traditions, your Friday-night ballgames, and...

Feeding the family without overspending

October 31, 2025

The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...

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News Releases

Donated food items sit inside a micro pantry shelf and on a cart

August 19, 2026

Food drive teams up with Joliet Slammers to stock Will County micro pantries
JOLIET, Ill. — Community members can help support neighbors facing food insecurity and enjoy some time at the ballpark this summer thanks to a food drive hosted by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the...

Morgan stands in front of a food pantry shelf

July 31, 2026

Illinois Extension strengthens healthy living, announces local health and community wellness team
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – For over 100 years, University of Illinois Extension has been embedded in local communities, providing nutrition education and wellness resources for children and families. After...

July 29, 2026

Extension launches Health and Community Wellness, Center to strengthen Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is launching its new Health and Community Wellness (HCW) program area to better meet the needs of Illinois residents as communities and families face challenges related to health, food and nutrition, family relationships, and financial well-being....

A woman with a clipboard checks the food in an open refrigerator

July 14, 2026

Help shape solutions to food waste by taking the Illinois Household Food Waste Survey
URBANA, Ill. — From farm to table to trash can, what happens to food is bigger than leftovers. Producing food uses valuable resources like water and fuel, and when uneaten food ends up in landfills, it...

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