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Discussion

1. What is the mission statement for the Food Depository?

2. Provide some historical information regarding the food depository?

3. Who is the Director of this organization?

4. Is this organization a non-profit or for-profit organization? What is the difference?

5. What is Food Insecurity?

6. What communities are served by the Chicago Food Depository?

7. How has COVID-19 affected food insecurity in YOUR neighborhood? (use the interactive map provided on the website to find data on your neighborhood). Scroll through tabs 1-8 to compare:

a. Food insecurity and need for food assistance BEFORE Covid-19

b. Food insecurity and need for food assistance DURING Covid-19

c. Changes in unemployment rates due to Covid-19

d. What strategies are being employed to meet the needs of the neighborhoods suffering from food insecurity?