In Humboldt Park, Fresh Market meets a ‘surge’ of need
This holiday season, La Casa Norte’s Fresh Market — a partnership with Lakeview Pantry — is serving a growing number of people on Chicago’s West Side.
Author: Greg Trotter
‘If I give up, it’s over’: Stories of resilience from Lakeview Pantry
Though the economy has improved and the pandemic’s impact has slowed, many people are still trying to find their footing in the ongoing crisis. Visits to Lakeview Pantry’s food distributions are still up more than 60 percent as compared to pre-pandemic times.
Each person carries a unique story of hardship, grit and perseverance.
‘Coming out is a process’: New counseling group to provide safe space
To provide a safe and supportive outlet for LGBTQIA+ people, Lakeview Pantry is launching “Queer in the Time of COVID,” a new mental health counseling group that will be offered virtually and at no cost. The hope is to provide a safe space for queer people to reflect on their respective challenges during the pandemic, which could include the loss of community spaces in which they feel safe.