Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Greater Chicago Food Depository says requests for food across Cook County are up more than 120%. This is the greatest time of need in the organizations 42-year history, according to spokesman Greg Trotter.

While many are ready to put the coronavirus pandemic behind them, the need for food assistance continues to grow. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

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They star in shows with “Chicago” in the title, but how well do the casts of the “One Chicago” dramas know the town? Several stars from “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago PD” played trivia to raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. “Chicago Fire” showrunner Derek Haas came up with the concept, saying it was a great opportunity…

They star in dramas set in Chicago, but how well does the cast really know our city? Cast of the hit “One Chicago” shows were put to the test, and all for a good cause. The trivia challenge is not only entertaining, it raised thousands of dollars for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.