Trending in #SNAP
Between COVID-19 and the world's largest Civil rights demonstration going on, the world is going through tremendous changes right now. The discussion surrounding police brutality, Black Lives Matter and human rights are more prevalent than ever. The reaction to police brutality has left underserved communities what was already a limited food resource, in short supply. Here is a round of 4 key items that created buzz in mRelief’s homebase of Chicago on Twitter.
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Our partner Chicago Food Depository has teamed up with Austin Coming Together to host a pop up and hand out free groceries for residents of the Austin community.
@ACT_Chicago is partnering w/@FoodDepository to host “pop-up” food distribution events. Today in #Austin, 1,000 households will be served. Drive-Up is recommended.
More details at: https://t.co/CjWFtTCoeS
Want to volunteer? Sign up at: https://t.co/35d47K0Jen pic.twitter.com/TL48lQ0JW4— iffcdfi (@IFFcdfi) June 11, 2020
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Illinois SNAP participants are now able to purchase groceries online for delivery or pick-up. Chicago Food depositary shares a guide for shoppers to use to find the best options for their grocery needs.
Illinois now allows SNAP participants to purchase groceries online for delivery or pick-up. Use this guide to find the best option for your grocery needs. Learn more: https://t.co/NrxxYg8Yyo pic.twitter.com/lArO5RyCYg
— Chicago’s Food Bank (@FoodDepository) June 11, 2020
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Catholic Charities of Chicago shares a list of food pantries that have fresh produce to distribute every Wednesday or Thursday through June 24th . They are still accepting non-perishable donated food items at all of their pantry locations.
If you are struggling to make ends meet right now, and are looking for healthy, nutritious fresh produce, please stop by one of these locations! Share with your networks, too! #InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/kHeqbRMgRb
— Catholic Charities (@CCofChicago) June 9, 2020
