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Help make a difference for families this holiday season
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4 days agoLocal food banks and pantries work year-round to help families put food on the table. This holiday season, discover how you can support organizations such as the Eastern Illinois Foodbank and Daily Bread. Photo: Joel Muniz/Unsplash Food insecurity affects millions of Americans, including families right here in central Illinois. The holidays are a time for giving, but food insecurity remains a challenge for millions of Americans. Feature Impact - The holiday season brings people together and often inspires them to think about how they can support others. Yet for many families, this time of year can bring added pressure as they balance the cost of food and other everyday essentials. According to Feeding America's latest Map the Meal Gap study, published in 2026, nearly 48 million people in the United States, including 14 million children, experience food insecurity. Fortunately, there are a number of resources in Champaign County for those undergoing food insecurity. The Eastern Illinois Food Bank served over two million individuals through their Foodmobile distributions and network of food pantries. Serving over 20 counties and 200 meal programs in downstate Illinois, the food bank is the primary food source for food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other
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