The recent 2026 Hunger in Chicago Report reveals that the state of hunger is an increasing emergency: 1 in 3 Chicago households (1 in 2 with children) are food insecure. When grocery bills, rent, gas, and other everyday costs continue to rise, families are forced to make difficult choices, and essentials like healthy food are increasingly out of reach.
For one Francine, a Beyond Hunger shopper, access to nutritious groceries has helped ease that burden and make room in the family’s budget. Each box includes foods her family can count on: fresh produce, eggs, butter, and meat. These staples have become increasingly expensive for everyone. She shares:
“Even with SNAP dollars, they’re out of my price range. With my box from Beyond Hunger, I don’t have to worry about whether I can afford to feed my family well. Everything included in there is intentional. I’m using my benefits better because I can focus on buying other things my family needs.”
This Giving Tuesday, your support can help make that possible for more families in our community. As the cost of living rises and pressure on the social safety net grows, your generosity helps Beyond Hunger provide nutritious food and essential items to neighbors who need them.
Together, we can help families stretch their budgets, put food on the table, and build greater stability—not just during the holidays, but all year long.
Donate or learn more at www.gobeyondhunger.org