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
Above and Beyond Food Pantry
Access Living*
AgeOptions*
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital
Arab American Family Services
The Ark
Beyond Hunger
Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Center for Disability & Elder Law
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Chicago Cares
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness*
The Chicago Community Trust
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*
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform
Economic Recovery Corp
Experimental Station*
Feeding Illinois
Food Works
Garfield Park Community Council
Greater Chicago Food Depository*
Green City Market
The Harbour
Hunger Free America
Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Illinois Action for Children
Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative
Illinois Commission on LGBTQ+ Aging and Long-Term HIV Survival
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Illinois Food System Infrastructure Collaborative
Illinois Partners for Human Services*
Illinois Public Health Association
Illinois Retail Merchants Association*
Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Inner-City Muslim Action Network*
Inspiration Corporation
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Kindheart Consulting Group
Latino Policy Forum*
Legal Council for Health Justice*
Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center
LIFT Chicago
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
McHenry County Department of Health
Metropolitan Asian Family Service
Metropolitan Family Services
National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore
New Moms
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council
Northern Illinois Food Bank*
Nourishing Hope
Palatine Township Senior Center
RefugeeOne
River Bend Food Bank*
Rooted Reads Book Club
Sanad
Seasoned Adults Matter, NFP
Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation
Spanish Community Center
Tri-State Food Bank*
United Way of Champaign County
United Way of Danville Area
United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois
United Way of Illinois*
University of Illinois Extension*
United Way of Metro Chicago*
United Way of Lake County
United Way Logan County
United Way Quad Cities
Women Employed
Workers Center for Racial Justice
Working Family Solidarity
Worry Free Community
Young Invincibles

(others in formation)
* Steering Committee