FOOD IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT.

We are a statewide coalition of organizations united to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois. ​The unprecedented attacks to SNAP by the federal government will lead to catastrophic levels of hunger in our communities. ​Our collective action can help mitigate harm and build a brighter future where all Illinois neighbors have the food they need to thrive. ​

 
 

  • Our cross-sector coalition will advance advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. ​

    Federally, we will work to reverse harmful changes to SNAP and improve program in the long-term. ​

    In Illinois, we will advocate to protect the program, mitigate harm for those losing benefits, and ensure program changes center compassion and access. ​

    Locally, we will conduct outreach to inform communities about SNAP changes, and galvanize the voices, stories and advocacy of people and communities harmed by SNAP cuts.​

  • The coalition is comprised of mission-aligned organizations engaging in advocacy and/or outreach in communities throughout the State of Illinois.

  • Use our Contact form or email publicpolicy@gcfd.org to reach out with information about your organization and we’ll send you an application.

 

THE COALITION

A Just Harvest
Access Living*
AIDS Foundation Chicago*
AgeOptions*
American Heart Association
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness*
Chicago Food Policy Action Council*
Chicago Food Rescue
Chicago Jobs Council
Chicago Women AIDS Project
Chicago Women in Trades
Citizen Action/Illinois
COFI/POWER-PAC*
Common Pantry
Cook County Department of Public Health
Danu Center for Strategic Advocacy*|
Economic Recovery Corp
Garfield Park Community Council
Greater Chicago Food Depository*
Green City Market
The Harbour
Illinois Action for Children
Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative
Illinois Commission on LGBTQ+ Aging and Long-Term HIV Survival
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Illinois Partners for Human Services*
Illinois Public Health Association
Illinois Retail Merchants Association*
Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Inner-City Muslim Action Network*
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Latino Policy Forum*
Legal Council for Health Justice*
Link Up Illinois*
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
New Moms
Northern Illinois Food Bank*
Nourishing Hope
River Bend Food Bank*
Seasoned Adults Matter, NFP
Spanish Community Center
Tri-State Food Bank*
United Way Danville Area
United Way of Champaign County
United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois
United Way of IL & Metro Chicago*
University of Illinois Extension*
United Way of Lake County
United Way Logan County
United Way Metro Chicago
United Way Quad Cities
Women Employed
Working Family Solidarity
Worry Free Community
Young Invincibles

(others in formation)
* Steering Committee