COVID-19 Illinois Resource Guide: Food Assistance

Reset explores resources around food assistance during the spread of COVID-19.

By Aleezeh Hasan, Zach Wilson
United Center
In this March 20, 2020 photo provided by the United Center, a worker moves food onto the floor of the United Center in Chicago. The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, will be utilizing the United Center as a satellite storage facility in response to the increased need for food during the coronavirus pandemic. The United Center / AP Photo
United Center
In this March 20, 2020 photo provided by the United Center, a worker moves food onto the floor of the United Center in Chicago. The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, will be utilizing the United Center as a satellite storage facility in response to the increased need for food during the coronavirus pandemic. The United Center / AP Photo

COVID-19 Illinois Resource Guide: Food Assistance

Reset explores resources around food assistance during the spread of COVID-19.

By Aleezeh Hasan, Zach Wilson
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The spread of the novel coronavirus has created several obstacles for residents of Illinois. Among the challenges is food security, as many are out of work and struggling to make ends meet.

Reset explores resources around food assistance during the spread of COVID-19.

GUESTS: Greg Trotter, spokesperson for the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Michele Zurakowski, Executive Director of Beyond Hunger