January 2014
SafeLink
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SafeLink provides free wireless phones to income eligible individuals. The goal of the program is to make cell phones accessible for all, enabling individuals to be successful in today’s world.
March 2014
Anti-Hunger Policy Conference Attendees
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Every year, Feeding America and the Food Research Action Center host a three day conference to connect anti-hunger advocates, food banks, service providers and federal and state leaders for networking, training, and sharing innovative and creative methods of advocacy on behalf of low-income people. NAHN offers a scholarship for members to attend each year.
May 2014
Peterson Garden Project
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Peterson Garden Project is a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire individuals to grow own food and community. The Project offers gardening projects, cooking classes, and community events.
July 2014
Farmers Market Coordinators
Every year, NAHN hosts a booth at both the Glenwood Sunday Market and the Uptown Farmers Market. More information about these programs can found here: (link to Farmers Market page on NAHN site, under “What We Do”
September 2014
Citizen’s Utility Board
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Citizen’s Utility Board, created by the Illinois General Assembly, represents the interests of residential utility customers across the state. They work for lower rates and better service from the state’s investor-owned electric, gas and telephone companies.
November 2014
Cooking Matters/EverThrive IL
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Share Our Strength‘s Cooking Matters operates hands-on cooking classes for families at risk of hunger with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make healthy and affordable meals