SNAP & Food Security

HEALTH & SAFETY
Written By Audrey Champelli
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IN THIS POST:

  • A Message from Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth

  • Get Food Assistance

    • City of Chicago Resource

    • 48th Ward Food Pantries

    • 48th Ward Hot Meal Sites

  • How You Can Help

    • Implement a SNAP Volunteer Program

    • Donate/Volunteer for Care for Real

    • Donate to the Care for Friends Corner Store

    • Donate to Sen. Simmons’ Food Drive

Dear 48th Ward Neighbors, 

Due to a government shutdown at the federal level, SNAP funds are being withheld from tens of thousands of Chicagoans who rely on them to buy groceries. At the same time, new SNAP eligibility and work requirements will go into effect on December 1, causing many people and families to lose their benefits altogether. In the 48th ward, we believe that no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from, so we’re collaborating with city departments, community organizations, and our neighbors to build a network of support.

I will continue advocating for investments in our social safety nets—including SNAP—and pushing back against policies that hurt our most vulnerable neighbors. I am proud to live in the 48th ward where we rise to the occasion to support each other. Please continue caring for one another and reaching out to my office for resources and support. 

Yours in Community, 

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

48th Ward Alderwoman

GET FOOD ASSISTANCE

CITY OF CHICAGO SNAP RESOURCES

If you are in need of immediate food assistance, call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit chicago.gov/snap. Search for a food pantry online:

48TH WARD FOOD PANTRIES

Care for Real (5840 N Broadway)

  • Monday 4-6pm

  • Wednesday 9am-12pm

  • Saturday 9am-1pm

Care for Friends Corner Store (5749 N Kenmore)

  • Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm

Vivent Health + TPAN (5537 N Broadway)

  • Open by appointment to Vivent Health and TPAN Patients. 

Grocery Land (5543 N Broadway)

  • food pantry for people living with HIV

    • Tuesday: 12-5pm

    • Thursday: 12-5pm

    • Saturday: 11am-2pm

Edgewater Mutual Aid (1020 W Bryn Mawr)

  • Saturday 12:30pm

St. Thomas of Canterbury (4827 N Kenmore)

  • Mondays & Thursdays 9-11:30AM

Nourishing Hope Online Market (5151 N Ravenswood)

48TH WARD HOT MEAL SITES

Golden Diners Program

The Golden Diners program offers healthy hot lunches to older adults each weekday at nearly 70 locations throughout Chicago including:

  • Edgewater Senior Satellite (5917 N Broadway)

  • South East Asia Center (5120 N Broadway)

  • Fisher Apartments (5821 N Broadway)

  • Northeast Levy Regional Center (2019 W Lawrence)

Mary, Mother of God Parish Soup Kitchen (4827 N Kenmore)

  • Tuesdays & Fridays 5:30-6:30PM

Care for Friends (5749 N Kenmore)

  • Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm

Seniors Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program

  • For seniors who are frail and/or homebound or are otherwise isolated. Participating seniors receive hot ready-to-eat meals or pre-prepared frozen meals depending on their need. Seniors in need of this program can call the City of Chicago Senior Services Information and Assistance hotline at 312-744-4016 (M-F 9am-5pm). 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

IMPLEMENT A SNAP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

One of the changes coming to SNAP eligibility is an 80 hr per month work/volunteer requirement for most adults ages 18-64. We recently partnered with Care for Friends to provide a training on how to establish a volunteer program to help SNAP recipients meet this requirement.

  • View the meeting slides here.

  • View a recoding of the presentation here.

  • Access the full toolkit here.

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER AT CARE FOR REAL

Care for Real is a local organization helping neighbors every day. As SNAP changes lead to increased need, CFR is seeking donations and volunteers to help package and distribute food and assist with daily operations.

DONATE TO THE CARE FOR FRIENDS CORNER STORE PANTRY

The Care for Friends Corner Store is a food pantry where neighbors can pick up essentials and ingredients in between grocery runs. Visit them at 5749 N Kenmore, and learn more about their other food services on their website.

Interested in donating to the Care for Friends pantry? See their wishlist here.

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DONATE TO SWIFT ELEMENTARY’S MINI PANTRY

Swift Elementary School is collecting non-perishable items, toiletries, and Zelle donations for their pantry to benefit neighbors facing food insecurity. See the full wishlist here. Drop off food items at 5900 N Winthrop.

DONATE TO GOUDY ELEMENTARY’S FOOD DRIVE

Goudy Elementary is collecting non-perishable food items to hand out to school community families on November 20. Wishlist items include instant oatmeal packets, mac & cheese, canned soup, peanut butter, pasta & sauce, and instant noodles. Drop off donations at 5120 N. Winthrop doors 2 and 4.

DONATE TO SEN. MIKE SIMMONS’ FOOD DRIVE

Senator Simmons’ district office is accepting donations of non-perishable food, reusable grocery bags, new toiletries/diapers/cleaning supplies.

Examples of acceptable items:

  • Canned goods

    • fruits, vegetables

    • tuna, chicken

    • stew, soup, chili

  • Dry goods

    • pasta, rice, oats, cereal

    • dried beans, fruits, herbs

    • cooking oil, soy sauce

    • peanut butter, jelly, juice boxes

  • Household Supplies/Hygiene Products

    • can openers, durable grocery bags

    • Diapers, baby wipes, baby food

    • tampons, pads

    • Shampoo, liquid body soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste

    • spray bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap

Drop off donations Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm at 1040 W Bryn Mawr.

Did we miss something? Contact comms@the48thward.org

Audrey Champelli
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