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The CBS Food Pantry is a member of the Greater Chicago Food Depository and serves the communities of Cicero, Berwyn, and Stickney, Illinois.

The CBS Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) organization.  Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
OUR VISION: We believe that no one in our communities should ever suffer due to hunger.

OUR MISSION: As part of the global effort to eliminate hunger, the CBS Food Pantry exists to reduce hunger in our communities by collecting and distributing supplemental food and other goods to those in need.

OUR VALUES:
  • We believe that no one should go hungry regardless of race, creed, marital status, age, health, immigration status, or ability to work.
  • We regard all people - staff, volunteers, clients and supporters - with dignity and respect.
  • We believe that cooperation is crucial - we all need to work together.
  • We act out of beliefs from our faith traditions.

OUR STAFF:
   Diane Hurstak-Eddy, Coordinator
​   Richard Ziegler, Victor and Maria Nunez, Janitors
  

THE PODBOR-ZILLHART STORY

Wilma Podbor and Don Zillhart were the first co-coordinators of the CBS Food Pantry. In May of 1987, Wilma and other members of Berwyn United Lutheran Church's Social Ministry Committee came to Gethsemane Lutheran Church to re-open the food pantry. Don Zillhart and others from Gethsemane joined the pantry volunteer staff later that year. In January of 1989, Wilma and Don were officially elected to the positions of co-coordinators.

Wilma Podbor retired from serving as co-coordinator of the Pantry in 1994, due to limitations after suffering a stroke. She remained a faithful supporter of the Pantry until her death in 1999.

Don Zillhart retired from serving as coordinator in 1997, although he continued to help out whenever he was needed. He remained a faithful supporter of the pantry until his death in 2001.

Today we remember Wilma and Don with thanksgiving and give thanks for their dedication and leadership in our mission to feed the hungry.

THOSE WE SERVE

  • Each month, an average of 420 families (over 1,100 individuals) utilize our services.
  • In 2022 we served 4,895 families (11,738 individuals) at our food pantry.
  • As federal and state benefits continue to be reduced, we are experiencing an increase in weekly clients.
  • Over 262,000 pounds of food, including 71,950 pounds of fresh produce, were distributed in 2022.
What is the CBS Anti-Hunger Foundation?

In 1989, our organization was founded as the Cicero-Berwyn-Stickney Anti-Hunger Foundation, a name we used for almost 25 years. In 2014, the Board of Directors voted to change the name to "Food Pantry" to better reflect our mission. Although we've legally changed from one name to the other, so you may still find references to the CBS Anti-Hunger Foundation when you work with us and in external web sites.
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