Food insecurity impacts millions, but communities are rising to meet the challenge – especially in a climate where many are unsure if there will be continued federal aid for relief programs. This episode of Meat and Three dives into the innovative and compassionate efforts reshaping food access in Chicago, Oregon, and Texas. From traditional food pantries to mutual aid programs, we spotlight organizations providing holistic care for our neighbors in need.

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Read more about the Black Panther Party’s Free School Breakfast program here.

Check out Ravenswood Community Services and the work they do. If you are interested in volunteering for their Tuesday night pantry, Saturday pantry, community kitchen, or after school pantry, please sign up.

What to learn more about the Greater Chicago Food Depository? Visit their site to learn about all their programs and efforts across Chicagoland.

Get more information on Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Retail Food Rescue Program.

VeggiesRx is a program supported by the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian Center. To learn more about the Farm on Ogden and other programs on site.

Learn more about the USDA’s GusNIP grant program!

The Farmer’s Market fund can be found here.

Can you double your spending power at the farmers’ market? Check out Double Up Food Bucks.

Want to support your local Food Not Bombs? Find your nearest one here, and see what the Laredo Food not Bombs is up to on instagram.

This episode of Meat and Three was reported by Ash Tyler, Bean Metcalf, and Zariel Grullón.

Our lead producer on this episode was Ash Tyler, with support from Maya Okindo, Hieu Huynh, Jessie Nicley, and Kiki Canuto.

Meat and Three is produced by H Conley and Taylor Early.

Our audio engineer for this episode was Sam Gerardi.

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