A meal is more than just food.
A meal provides nourishment, dignity, health and connection. As needs continued to rise in FY2024, your support ensured that our neighbors, especially those at increased risk of hunger, had access to the healthy meals, safety net programs and opportunities to earn a living wage that enable them to thrive.
Watch Kate Maehr, our executive director and CEO, share about the power of these meals – and read stories below about the impact we made together. On behalf of all of us at the Food Depository and all the people we serve, thank you.
Ending Hunger in FY24
MILLION MEALS PROVIDED
We partnered with more than 850 organizations to serve more than 2.4 million household visits across Chicago and Cook County.
VOLUNTEERS
Working nearly 100,000 hours, our volunteers helped us repack and distribute more than 7.3 million pounds of food.
MILLION $$ In BENEFITS
We helped nearly 1,700 neighbors apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits totaling over $5 million in assistance.
Stories of the impact we made together
The Power of a Nourished Community
The Power of Feeding Children
The Power of Prepared Meals
More Impact Stories
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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.