April Food Day

is back! Bring all your non-perishables to us!
Each year, this massive annual food collection initiative addresses food insecurity in the south-southwest suburbs, a region facing high levels of poverty and systemic education, health, and wealth inequities. We’re gearing up to replenish ten pantries and advance equitable access to food throughout the south-southwest region!
April Food Day

What can you donate?
🥫 Bagged Rice and Beans
🥫 Canned Fruits and Vegetable
🥫 Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars
🥫 Chips, Cookies and/or Crackers
🥫 Canned Meats and Stews
🥫 Peanut Butter and Jelly
🥫 Infant Supplies Laundry Detergent
🥫 Toiletries

APRIL FOODS DAY: Join us in supporting food security in the Southland! From April 1st to April 25th, we're joining forces with United Way of Metro Chicago for April Food Day to replenish food pantry shelves and ensure equitable access to fresh food in our community. Here's how you can help:

DONATE unopened, non-expired cans and boxes (no glass) including:
• 100% fruit and vegetable juice
• Bagged rice and beans (canned or dry)
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Cereal, oatmeal, granola bars
• Chips, cookies, and crackers
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Infant supplies, baby food, formula, diapers
• Laundry detergent
• Toiletries including soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, and menstrual products.

Drop off your donations at the Matteson Village Hall or Matteson Community Center during regular operating hours. Together, let's make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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Save the date: April Food Day is 4/27! Help nourish our neighbors and support access to fresh, nutritious food.

Ways to get involved in United Way’s annual food collection event and awards luncheon:

- Donate food and other household items
- Sponsor the event
- Make a financial donation

Learn more about how you can help support food security for individuals and families in the south-southwest Chicago suburbs: https://liveunitedchicago.org/events/april-food-day-2023/

One in 10 rural families face poverty – that rate jumps to one in three for rural families headed by single moms.

Join me at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Food drop-off is 10 AM - 2 PM Wednesday, April 13th. If you are unable to attend the food drive, you can donate a bag of groceries to your local food pantry on the 13th. Tell them Happy April Food Day and “food is love.” Big Thanks!

https://liveunitedchicago.org/stories/food-is-love-johanns-williams-fights-food-insecurity-in-the-southland/

Food Is Love: Johanns Williams Fights Food Insecurity in the Southland - United Way of Metro Chicago “We are so close to so many individuals who struggle and by no fault of their own for something as simple as food. We can do something.”

April Food Day

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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank has seen a 300% increase in inquiries from people seeking food assistance. We're here to help.

To find a pantry near you, please use our Local Impact map at www.acfb.org/local-impact or text FINDFOOD or COMIDA to 888-976-2232.

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