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Since 2011, LiveUp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been on a mission to be powerfully used to help the “under-visioned” – not the underserved exceed achieving essential basic life needs – by empowering over 5,000 individuals nationwide through life readiness, professional development, and career training, while building resource-strong communities and restoring hope where it’s needed most through a Virtual Community Center

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Did You Know Basic Life Needs Are Not Being Met in Many Communities?

FOOD/CLOTHES

Child Food Insecurity

Approximately 1 in 4 children in Cook County are at risk of hunger, with higher rates in the south suburbs. In some communities, nearly half of the children live in food-insecure households.

SNAP Participation

Despite the high levels of need, only about 64% of eligible individuals in Cook County participate in the SNAP program, leaving a significant portion of the population without access to this critical support.

Food Desert Classification

Many south suburban areas are classified as food deserts. This means residents have limited access to grocery stores that offer fresh and affordable food. Food pantries in the south suburbs have seen a dramatic increase in demand. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which serves Cook County, has reported that the number of people seeking food assistance has continued to rise, particularly in these high-need areas.

HOUSING/ UTILITIES

Poverty and Unemployment:

These communities also have high poverty rates and unemployment, contributing to food insecurity. The median household income in these areas is significantly lower than the national average, and many residents struggle to afford basic necessities, including housing and utilities (phone, electric, gas internet). For example, in Ford Heights, the unemployment rate is nearly double that of the broader Cook County area, contributing to the high housing and food insecurity rate.

TRANSPORTATION/ HEALTHCARE

Disproportionate Impact on Minorities:

The south suburbs are predominantly home to Black and Latino populations, who are disproportionately affected by food, transportation, healthcare, school supplies insecurity due to systemic inequities, including limited access to well-paying jobs and essential services.

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