Food Pantry Delivers to Immigrant Families Amid ICE Fears
In an unprecedented move, Neighborhood Food Pantries, led by executive director Kate Monteleone, has begun delivering food directly to immigrant and refugee families in West Chicago and Glendale Heights. This action comes in response to a significant drop in visits to the pantry, attributed to fears surrounding ICE enforcement.
The pantry has witnessed a substantial decrease of 35-40% in visits from immigrant and refugee families in these suburban areas. To address this urgent need, volunteers recently delivered food to around 70 families at an apartment complex. This initiative is set to continue, with a similar food delivery effort planned for the following week. The volunteers involved are community members who generously give their time to support these families in need, typically through coordination by local agencies or nonprofits.
Neighborhood Food Pantries' direct food delivery service aims to ensure that immigrant and refugee families continue to receive essential support, despite their reluctance to visit the pantry due to current circumstances. The community's involvement in this initiative underscores the commitment to helping those in need.
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