Chicago, IL and Thierer Family Foundation lead food delivery pilot for residents with disabilities

The City of Chicago Announces New Pilot to Improve Food Access for Chicago Residents with Disabilities

/PRNewswire/ -- The Mayor's Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), and the Thierer Family Foundation, an...

City of Chicago :: The City Of Chicago Announces New Pilot to Improve Food Access for Chicago Residents with Disabilities

CHICAGO — The Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), and the Thierer Family Foundation, an organization helping nonprofits increase their impact through technology, today announced a collaborative effort to increase food access for Chicago residents who live with any disabilities. Working closely together, MOPD, CSCC, and the Thierer Family Foundation initiated the Vivery Idea Lab in-home delivery pilot to provide access to nutritious food for high-risk, challenging-to-serve populations in the City who may experience barriers to accessing food options.