About Us

The Rise & Shine Illinois campaign is a partnership between Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading child anti-hunger organization and partner organizations throughout Illinois. The campaign aims to end childhood hunger by using proven strategies, including increasing access to federally-funded child nutrition programs including school breakfast and summer meal programs.

The Summer Feeding Program is proudly sponsored by the following organizations in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Illinois State Board of Education:

FSP, Archdiocese of Chicago Nutrition Services
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
Chicago Housing Authority
Eastern Illinois Food Bank
Northern Illinois Food Bank

Greater Chicago Food Depository
Illinois Coalition for Community Services
Illinois Hunger Coalition
St. Louis Area Food Bank

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

A Hub for Summer Meals

August 1, 2019Tucked away in the Germano Millgate Apartment complex, the Center of Higher Development serves as a resource hub for the community. The Center offers summer camp, is an open Summer Meals site, runs an After-school program in the fall, and opens its computer lab to adults in the surrounding area. Director of the Center, Donna […]

Come for Food, Stay for Fun

June 17, 2019The parking lot of Ridge Lawn School served as the backdrop for the Chicago Ridge Public Library’s (CRPL) first of seven Summer Meals kick-off events. Kids eager to shake off the end of the day were attracted by Taylor Swift lyrics coming from the library’s tent. Kid’s that came by could sign up for a […]

Summer Meal Program Grants

March 7, 2019Rise & Shine Illinois in partnership with No Kid Hungry has grants available up to $5,000 to help organizations expand access to and participation in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported Summer Meal programs with the goal of increasing the number of kids receiving summer meals. The application deadline is March 31.

Our Partners

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