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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A volunteer packs produce at the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s warehouse.

Evanston food assistance programs adapt to pandemic precautions amidst growing food insecurity

July 6, 2020

Over three months after Illinois began implementing statewide stay-at-home orders and precautions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston food assistance programs are settling into a new normal of socially...

Of the 1,214 Evanston residents served at the James Park food pantry last week, the city served 526 children and 180 seniors, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) said.

As food insecurity rates balloon, city officials open emergency pantry at James Park

April 27, 2020

As unemployment numbers skyrocket, Evanston food pantries report a dramatic increase in demand. In response, the city opened an emergency food pantry at James Park on April 15. “People are finding...

The Producemobile at Fleetwood-Jourdain on April 23. The distribution center provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income Cook County residents.

Producemobile opens temporary second location to provide fresh produce to low-income residents

May 1, 2019

Evanston’s Producemobile, a distribution center that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income residents, has opened a temporary second location at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. ...

Actors E. Faye Butler (right) and Kei Rawlins star in Chicago Children’s Theatre’s “Last Stop on Market Street.” The show opens Tuesday and is based on a picture book of the same name.

NU professor directs new theater show emphasizing giving back, community outreach

April 19, 2018

Giving back and realizing one’s self worth — regardless of background — are both central themes in Chicago Children’s Theatre’s production “Last Stop on Market Street,” which follows a day...

Kate Maehr, the CEO of Greater Chicago Food Depository, and chef Nicole Pederson speak to attendees Monday at Found Kitchen and Social House’s “Most Needed” Dinner. The benefit, a joint effort between the restaurant and the nonprofit, featured a four-course meal.

Found Kitchen hosts charity dinner for Chicago Food Depository

April 21, 2014

Diners feasted on a four-course meal Monday at Found Kitchen and Social House's "Most Needed" Dinner, an event held to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The benefit, proceeds of which...

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