Elevated need has become the new normal.
Five years after COVID brought a surge of need, there’s no sign of demand lessening. As our neighbors faced new challenges in fiscal year 2025, your support became even more crucial to ensure they had consistent access to nutritious food.
Watch Kate Maehr, our executive director and CEO, share about the new normal and how the Food Depository is responding to needs now and preparing for what’s ahead. The stories below celebrate the impact you made possible.
We are so grateful for your partnership in the mission to end hunger.
Ending Hunger in FY25
MILLION MEALS PROVIDED
We partnered with more than 850 organizations to serve more than 2.3 million household visits across Chicago and Cook County.
VOLUNTEERS
Working nearly 103,000 hours, our volunteers helped us repack and distribute more than 7 million pounds of food.
MILLION $$ In BENEFITS
We helped more than 3,000 neighbors apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits totaling more than $5 million in assistance.
Stories of the impact we made together
Meeting Record Needs
Serving Priority Populations
Sourcing Food Responsibly
Thank You to Our Supporters
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Everyone can make an impact on hunger in our community.
Whether you volunteer, donate, raise awareness or advocate for stronger public policy, you can contribute to a healthier shared future. Together, we are Greater. Get involved today.