Greater Chicago Food Depository
Monique Batteast, MBA, currently serves as Corporate Relations Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, focusing on fostering corporate partnerships to enhance the organization's growth. Previously, Monique held the position of Senior Manager of Children's Nutrition Advocacy and Outreach, leading efforts to eliminate child hunger in Illinois through partnerships with various organizations. With experience as Operations Manager for the City of Chicago and the University of Chicago, Monique has managed budgets, oversaw compliance reporting, and coordinated community engagement initiatives. Additionally, Monique has a strong background in dining services, with leadership roles at Compass Group Canada and Sodexo, where operational efficiency and employee motivation were prioritized. Monique holds an MBA in School Business Management from Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org