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Find Food Illinois Community food map
Community map locates food assistance sites
URBANA, Ill. – Over 2 million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food assistance according to May totals from ...
kids in a cooking class with Illinois Junior Chefs
Kids run the kitchen with Illinois Junior Chefs
URBANA, Ill. – Even picky eaters who walk into a kitchen with Illinois Junior Chefs end up surprising themselves – and their families – when they leave excited to prepare healthy meals at home. “We heard a lot of ‘I don’t like this vegetable’ at the beginning of class,” said Erin Maxwell...
Celebrate National Grilling Month with important tips, new recipes
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Liven up a family favorite meal or try a new recipe by grilling. It’s important to remember food safety steps for healthy, tasty meals. “Grilling allows you to add a lot of flavor to proteins and vegetables without a lot of extra oils or fats,” says Nayaab Sattar,...

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