Chicago Food Pantries

Food Pantries Need Donations Beyond The Holidays

Daily Herald | Scott C. Morgan | Posted 05.25.2011

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The holiday season is nearly over, but DuPage County food pantries are hoping people don't abandon the gift-giving spirit just yet. "People don't jus...

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Food Pantries Struggle To Keep Up With Growing Demand

Daily Herald | Marni Pyke | Posted 05.25.2011

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A couple with a young baby and people of all ages and walks of life waited upstairs at the CEDA headquarters in Mount Prospect Monday, seeking assista...

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Soup Kitchens Expect Busy Winter

Chi-Town Daily News | Ian Fullerton | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chicago's emergency food pantries and soup kitchens are gearing up for a busy winter, thanks to spiraling unemployment and food costs. With the unemp...

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