Food insecurity doesn’t shut down when the government does.
Update as of 10/31: We've just heard that two federal courts have ordered the federal government to make SNAP payments instead of cutting them, but it's impossible to know how soon those payments will arrive or if the federal government might defy these orders. Our food pantries were regularly running out of supplies even before the threat to SNAP benefits materialized, so we're forging ahead with our campaign to bring in additional donations of groceries and funds to address food insecurity in our community. So please keep the support coming!
Need help with groceries?
We have two food pantries in Evanston that are open to the public. Supplies are on a first come first serve basis.
Follow the links for hours and additional information about the pantries at Hilda’s Place and 2121 Dewey.
If you’re already working with a Connections case manager, talk to them about more ways to get grocery assistance.
Want to help a neighbor?
We’re anticipating a huge influx of neighbors turning to our food pantries for their groceries because of the government shutdown and the loss of SNAP benefits starting November 1.
Help us replace missing SNAP benefits for neighbors by signing up to drop off groceries or making a monetary donation.
What is SNAP?
SNAP, also sometimes referred to as ‘food stamps’, stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This is a federal program designed to provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families. Currently, approximately 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits to pay for their groceries.