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The Link Between Hunger and Mental Health

WebThe first week of October is Mental Health Awareness Week, and as we work to improve access to food in our community, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on how …

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Rescuing Food, Nourishing Lives: The Friendship Center’s Impact in

WebFood rescue is a crucial solution to tackle two pressing issues: hunger and food waste. In the United States alone, around 40% of food is wasted every year, while …

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Get Help – Friendship Center Chicago

WebFor this reason, The Friendship Center provides Public Benefits and Resources appointments onsite and over the phone for neighbors in need of additional supports. …

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The Friendship Center Partners with Endeavor Health to Provide …

WebChicago – January 16, 2024 – The Friendship Center, a neighborhood food pantry that fosters hope and dignity on Chicago’s northwest side through access to food and vital …

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The Intersection Between Hunger and Nutrition

WebMarch is National Nutrition Month, which is a time to reflect and learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity …

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Our Staff – Friendship Center Chicago

WebThe Friendship Center's dedicated staff work daily with volunteers to kindly and empathetically support our neighbors facing hunger. Alex Early, Manager of Operations …

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The Friendship Center Food Pantry to Partner with NorthShore …

Web$200,000 from NorthShore’s Community Investment Fund will accelerate strategies to serve Chicago’s food insecure at scale with respect and dignity [Chicago] – …

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Poverty is Not a Mindset – Friendship Center Chicago

WebAbout the author: Gaylon comes from a long history in Chicago as an activist, organizer and champion of human rights. For more than twenty five years, she has …

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Home Deliveries – Friendship Center Chicago

WebThe Friendship Center delivers groceries weekly to seniors and others with mobility barriers. Our home delivery program was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in …

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The Friendship Center In the News – Friendship Center Chicago

WebMedia Mentions. How Food Banks Succeeded and What They Need Now The New York Times | March 31, 2021 An Upshot analysis of food distribution during COVID-19 …

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Resources for Pet Owners – Friendship Center Chicago

WebVeterinary care and pet food are available for pet owners during difficult times. Please contact the groups below for more information about their programs and eligibility. …

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Our Board – Friendship Center Chicago

WebThe Friendship Center is grateful for the leadership, expertise, and dedication of its board members. Michelle Cahoon, PresidentIndependent Director, Russell Funds, and Retired …

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poverty – Friendship Center Chicago

WebAbout the author: Gaylon comes from a long history in Chicago as an activist, organizer and champion of human rights. For more than twenty five years, she has worked on behalf of …

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Hot Meals – Friendship Center Chicago

WebOn Thursday nights, the pantry turns into a lively space for friends and food, providing hot meals to-go to nearly 200 people. There’s no ID required, no proof of residency or need. …

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How The Friendship Pet Food Pantry Started

WebThe goal is that no pets are abandoned or surrendered to shelters because they can't be fed. About ten years ago, several small north-side pantries were closing for …

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Our History – Friendship Center Chicago

WebThe Friendship Center’s roots go back to 1969, when a group of North Park Covenant Church members started a small food pantry on a couple of closet shelves. We operated …

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Chicago Food Pantries – Friendship Center Chicago

WebAbout the Author: Sarah Zimmerman works as the senior associate director, annual giving at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. With more than 15 years of …

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Guidelines for Receiving Pet Food Assistance

WebGuidelines for Receiving Pet Food Assistance Friendship Pet Food Pantry (FP2) provides free, nutritious pet food for Chicago residents who are in need of temporary assistance to …

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