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Use the Find Food Map to find places in your community offering free food or meals. You can also find stores and markets that accept SNAP/LINK or WIC. Plus, see the DHS or WIC offices and meal programs for children and older adults nearest to you by searching your zip code or city. Click on the graphic or go to FindFoodIL.org to access the map from University of Illinois Extension.
Looking for opportunities to help your neighbors? Pantries in our area can use donated funds to purchase food at steep discounts compared to your purchases at the market. If it is time you have to offer, they need more volunteers! Use the map at left to find a pantry near you to help, or assist with these local organizations serving the 49th:
Neighborhood Food Pantries
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People’s Resource Center
Donate | Volunteer
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
Donate | Volunteer
Maura’s constituents have the opportunity to learn first-hand why Chicago’s museums, zoos, gardens, and aquarium attract millions of visitors from across the world. These remarkable institutions offer visitors priceless opportunities to explore and enjoy the arts, sciences, nature, and culture. Plan your museum day HERE.
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– Meet a new federal requirement of 80 hours of work, school, community service, or other qualifying activities for one month (or meet an exemption).
– Renew your Medicaid coverage every 6 months instead of every 12 months. What you should do now:
– Update your contact information at abe.illinois.gov
– Watch your mail for notices from HFS
Call 1-877-805-5312 if you have questions.
Learn more at medicaid.illinois.gov
