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Food access
We believe sustenance is a human right, and that no one should be forced to go hungry. SWC is an active member in the Chicagoland Food Sovereignty Coalition (CFSC) and we work to provide high-quality food to high-need areas...no questions asked. We are also a co-lead of the Healthy Southwest Coalition for Food Security, with our partners at SWOP, advocating for programs like SNAP to be more inclusive with its eligibility requirements.
At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, we found ourselves trying to help our neighbors secure groceries during sudden unemployment.
What is a Community Box?
It's a repurposed newspaper box, which is sturdy and weatherproof, so they make it easy to share shelf-stable emergency rations with those facing a critical and immediate need.
Host Criteria
Public Libraries
The Chicago Public Library Brighton Park and Clearing Branches each host a Community Box, and patrons enjoy sharing with one another.
Public Parks
Vittum Park has hosted a Community Box since 2021, and it was decorated by the summer campers.
Federally Qualified
Health Centers
Both UI Health and Alivio Medical Center host a Community Box and use it to share health related resources such as bottled water and masks.
WATCH HOW WE Nourish our neighbors
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