Greater Chicago Food Depository
Taryn McCook is an experienced professional in research and evaluation, currently serving as the Director of Research & Evaluation at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since May 2013. Taryn's work focuses on evaluating programs and policies to address food inequity and insecurity while managing insights to support equitable decision-making. Prior roles include Senior Manager and Manager of Research & Evaluation at Great Cities Institute, where Taryn provided technical assistance and developed communication materials, and as a Research Assistant in two capacities at the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Taryn began as a paralegal at Azulay, Horn & Seiden LLC before pursuing a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, following a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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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