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
Donate | Volunteer
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.
News
- Hirschauer Bill Targets Tracking Data, Protecting Consumers From Price Increases
- Hirschauer Introduces Bill That Would Create the Natural Resources Restoration Trust Grant Program
- Hirschauer To Host Know Your Rights Town Hall March 10
- Freezing Congressionally-approved funding is not fiscal responsibility, it’s abandonment.
- Hirschauer Focusing on Budget that Invests in Affordable Future for Illinois Families
In Illinois, that commitment is reflected not only in the way we enjoy our natural spaces, but in efforts like the One Health Task Force Act, which brings together physicians, veterinarians, and scientists to support the health of our environment, animals, and communities.
One way to take part is by visiting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to find a state park near you and experience all our state has to offer like biking, fishing, hiking, and stargazing.
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/all-parks-by-region.html
