Food insecurity doesn’t shut down when the government does.
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.