Our current numbers continue to slowly increase.  Our main source for food purchases:  The Northern Illinois Food Bank, Has shared that government support for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026) is cut by 40%.  This trickles down to us through unfulfilled grants, so we will have to purchase more of our weekly distribution food thru retail sources.  In addition, we don't know how much the SNAP changes will affect our neighbors, whom are already struggling, due to:  health issues, loss of job, grandparents raising grandchildren, Etc.  Each of us has our own story.  So, going forward, if you are able to help us meet our local need, we can use your financial help.  Each donation you make, means someone is eating, able to buy their meds, keeping the electricity on, has gas to get to work, Etc.  This year, more than ever, we need your support.  

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What are our clients experiencing?

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- Time off work while recovering or quarantining due to COVID.

- Rent increases.

- Low or fixed income individuals & families struggling with medical bills, prescriptions, utilities & other general living expenses.  

- Families or individuals struggling with disabilities.

- Families struggling with emotional and/or mental illness.

- Those facing increasing food costs.

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Each donation you make, means someone is eating, able to buy their meds, keeping their electricity on, or has gas to get to work.  This year, more than ever, we need your support.

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We don't simply serve food, we serve our neighbor.