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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
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
- Spring Session is over- but the work continues!- End of Session Newsletter 2026
- Hirschauer Reflects on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturn
- Hirschauer-Backed State Budget Focuses on Affordability, Accessibility and Compassion for Working Families
- 2026 End of Session Mailer
- Hirschauer To Host End of Session Town Hall June 30
For more information about IDEC, and the programs being transitioned into their agency, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KmK1hbJUu/
