The Thanksgiving season brings us back to warm memories, recipes, and loved ones. However, this time of year can be difficult for the 1.2 million people in Illinois facing hunger, over 300,000 being children. In Illinois, 1 in 11 people face hunger and 1 in 9 children face hunger, according to Feeding America. You can reach out to people in need in our communities at this time, and here are some places you can connect with to give back if you are able: