Since 2008, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the St. Charles - based Northern Illinois Food Bank each say they have seen a 35 percent surge in need at area food pantries. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
temporary assistance, counseling, referrals, also links on their website to other area food pantries! (lakeshoreanimalshelter.org)
In better times, Chicago - area food pantries could regularly count on hefty helpings from the government. (articles.chicagotribune.com)