ABOUT US
The Illinois Hunger Coalition is primarily an advocacy organization which advises on policy and facilitates programs which help the hungry in Illinois. We operate the Hunger Hotline which helps hungry people obtain the proper assistance they need. See our advocacy and press pages for more details.
The IHC Board:
Rev. Bill Vanecko
, PresidentPastor, St. Kilian Catholic Church
Chicago, IL
Jennifer R. Shapiro
, SecretaryAttorney, Sidley Austin LLP
Chicago, IL
Matthew Peron
, TreasurerSenior Vice President, Northern Trust
Chicago, IL
Peter Beltemacchi
Associate Dean,
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Judy Birgen
, SPProfessor, Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Vera Davis
President, Chicago Westside NAACP
Chicago, IL
Dr. Ken Ehrensaft
College Director
Chicago, IL
Carol Erickson
Director of Health,
Ogle County Health Department
Mt. Morris, IL
Carol Anne Harwell
Manager, Community Relations,
Cook County Clerkâs Office
Chicago, IL
Marie Kaminski
Casa Catalina
Board Member and Volunteer
Palos Hills, IL
Kevin Kane
Consultant
Evanston, IL
Juanita Martinez
Director, General Assistance Dept.,
Wayne Township
West Chicago, IL