Hunger Action Month

Every week, about 210 families count on Harmony Community Cares for groceries. This September, help us make sure no one in our neighborhood goes without.

Why It Matters

Hunger doesn't always look the way people expect. It's the parent skipping a meal so the kids can eat. It's the grandparent choosing between groceries and a prescription. It's the student who's trying to focus on homework on an empty stomach. In North Lawndale, our neighbors are working hard, and many are still stretched thin. Each week, our food pantry serves an average of 210 families. That's 210 households who walk out with food for the table and a little less worry on their shoulders. September is Hunger Action Month, a time when communities across the country come together to act on hunger. Here in North Lawndale, we're asking you to be part of it.

Food Is Just the Start

At Harmony Community Cares, we believe a strong neighborhood feeds more than bodies. Alongside our pantry, we offer free tutoring and community arts classes, so children and families have room to learn, create, and thrive. When families have food on the table, everything else gets easier: kids learn better, parents can plan ahead, and neighbors can focus on what's possible.

Four Ways to Take Action

1. Give
Your gift helps stock our shelves with the groceries families rely on every week.

2. Volunteer
Help us pack, sort, and welcome neighbors at the pantry. No experience needed, just a little time and a lot of heart.

3. Spread the Word
Share this page with friends, family, coworkers, and your community group. Wear orange, host a food drive, or tag us on social media.

4. Help Advocate for Food Security

In July 2025, Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that included historic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), putting food assistance at risk for millions of people. These harmful policies threaten the well-being of millions and will have lasting consequences for families and communities across Illinois. Over 400,000 people throughout Illinois have already lost access to SNAP since last July.  

We cannot stay silent. Join advocates across the state in urging Congress to reverse these cuts and invest in solutions that reduce hunger in our communities. Together, our voices can make a difference.