Cure Hunger
Our programs provide nutritious, delicious meals and pantry items to those who are food insecure in North and Central Illinois.
North and Central Illinois Cure Hunger Information
Food Insecurity is real
59% of people seeking food assistance choose between paying for food and paying rent or mortgage.
Each night in the U.S., 17.4 million families go to bed hungry. An additional 6.9 million families experience very low food security. Because many families live in food deserts where affordable food isn't readily available, when they do eat, many children eat highly processed food with a lack of nutrients.
Hunger is curable. You can help!
The Salvation Army provides more than 1 million nutritious meals for seniors, children and families in Chicagoland area and its suburbs every year.
Every day we're providing meals to children in Head Start programs, families in shelters, people living on the streets, and struggling neighbors who are unsure of where their next meal will come from. In addition to addressing the immediate symptoms of food insecurity, our programs are designed to help identify and treat its root cause
How You Can Help
You can make a difference in the fight against hunger by:
- Volunteering: Volunteer your time to help with food distribution, meal preparation, or other tasks.
- Donating: Your gift helps us provide food and other essential services to those in need.
- Donating Food: Donate nonperishable food items to our local Salvation Army food pantry.
By working together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to the food they need to thrive.
Hunger Services at North and Central Illinois Division
1 in 7 Illinois residents is at risk of going hungry today - and 1 in 5 is a child. In the United States, 20% (15.3 million) of children under age 18 face food insecurity on a regular basis. Help us feed a child.
The Salvation Army has food pantries in more than 25 locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Food boxes may include shelf-stable pantry items, breads, cereals, meat and other household necessities.
The Salvation Army makes more than 25 stops every day to provide hot meals, case management, and mental health and substance abuse services to the homeless with our Mobile Outreach program.
The Salvation Army provides nutritious meals each day for families staying at our emergency shelters or enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start and camp programs. Most after-school programs also provide a healthy snack.
Our Food Pantry Services
Our food pantries offer a variety of food items, including canned goods and nonperishable staples. Some even offer fresh produce. We work closely with local partners to ensure that we can provide a diverse selection of food to meet the unique needs of our community.
By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to improve the health and well-being of the neighbors we serve. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please visit our local office to learn more about our food pantry services.
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Donating cash or nonperishable food items to a food pantry is vital in ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to the resources they need to thrive, especially during times of crisis.
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