Food insecurity keeps Illinois children from learning, raises health costs for families, and strains communities and local economies. The Extension Nutrition Security and Food Systems Fund supports local hunger relief and community food infrastructure to equip families with the skills and resources to access food for a healthy life.

The impact is real: food insecurity is linked to a 37.5% drop in graduation rates for children and 19.5% higher health care costs for adults. Behind these numbers are futures put at risk and families under strain. Your gift helps reverse this trajectory. Every contribution strengthens food infrastructure for communities, expands access to nourishing food, and builds lasting resilience across Illinois.

Give today to help build a healthier, more equitable future.