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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


The Evanston Farmers’ Market. The Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is a nonprofit that matches every $25 spent each week at Evanston farmers’ markets with community grants and donations.

Evanston community members weigh in on new SNAP requirements, impact

January 29, 2020

The District of Columbia and 15 states are suing the Trump administration over a recent rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that could result in hundreds of Evanston residents losing benefits...

People line up for groceries in Evanston. The city has not changed its holiday services despite state-wide budget cuts.

Social service organizations stay consistent through budget cuts

December 3, 2019

For many families, the holiday season is a time of celebration and happiness. But for those who do not have a home to go to or are experiencing food insecurity, the months of November and December may...

First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave. The church opened its doors to housing insecure people during the cold.

In freezing conditions, Evanston nonprofits and volunteers organize shelter for the homeless

February 1, 2019
In the basement of First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Evanston’s homeless sought shelter from the extreme cold outside. Cots and mattresses filled the space. Volunteers and guests mingled, playing cards and drinking tea.
Connections for the Homeless’ main office at 2121 Dewey Ave. The organization extended its drop-in services for homeless individuals to five days a week for the first time since 2015.

Connections for the Homeless reopens full-time drop-in services for first time since 2015

April 8, 2018

Connections for the Homeless extended drop-in services to five days a week for the first time since 2015 in an effort to alleviate homelessness in the city. The Evanston-based organization announced...

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