OVER
20,000
FAMILIES
19th Ward Mutual Aid organization reached out to food sources to establish a food pantry that was open to all
NO QUESTIONS ASKED
Mutual aid organisations and their role in reducing food insecurity in Chicago’s urban communities during COVID-19
19th Ward Mutual Aid collaborates with other mutual aid groups and organisations to distribute food, direct financial assistance, resources for internet connection and gift cards to grocery stores for community members in need. In total, they have distributed food to 4953 families impacting 17 323 individuals as of June 2021.