Food & Nutrition Resources
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- UIC’s Pop Up Pantry: The Wellness Center runs the Pantry in order to help students move beyond the life challenge of food insecurity, have access to free and nutritious food, with the ultimate goal of helping you achieve academic success.
- Do I Qualify for SNAP? mRelief is a partner organization that helps you find out if you qualify for food stamps and apply, in just a few minutes and free of charge.
- Guide to applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which helps low-income people buy the food they need for good nutritional health:
- Greater Chicago Food Depository: The Greater Chicago Food Depository ensures that no person goes hungry in the Chicago or surrounding areas. Please visit the link for information to “find food” at local food pantries and meal kitchens.
- Shopping for one on a budget, a guide to saving money when cooking for just yourself
- A database from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) of easy microwave meals
- USDA Guide for cooking healthily and less costly with SNAP benefits
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Modified on March 15, 2023