Baskin-Robbins The deal: When you download the Baskin-Robbins app for the first time, you get a free regular-sized scoop as an in-app offer. Bruegger's Bagels The deal: You get how this goes now.

Sign up for their Inner Circle club , and new members get a coupon for a free bagel with cream cheese. Einstein Bros. Bagels The deal: Find a similar deal here. Sign up for the Shmear Society and grab a free bagel.

Baja Fresh The deal: Join the restaurant's Club Baja membership program, and you'll get an offer for a totally free taco, valid for one chicken, carnitas Baja, or Americano taco. Quiznos The deal: Sign up for the Toasty Points loyalty app and get rewarded with a free 4-inch sub with any purchase.

Del Taco The deal: Sign up for Del Taco's Raving Fan eClub and get two free grilled chicken tacos or Del Tacos for signing up. If you download the Del App, you can also land another pair of free Del Tacos. Wingstop The deal: Get a free order of fries when you sign up for "The Club.

Bojangles The deal: Sign up for the E-Club, and you'll get a coupon for a half-gallon of Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase. You'll also get a coupon for a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with any purchase on your birthday.

MOOYAH The deal: A free order of personal fries are headed your way if you sign up for MOOYAH Rewards. Cold Stone Creamery The deal: If you're new to My Cold Stone Club Rewards you'll get a buy-one-get-one-free coupon on Creations.

Mimi's Cafe The deal: Sign up for the e-club and get a free two-pack of croissants or muffins because breakfast is the most important meal of the day. El Pollo Loco The deal: If you sign up for Loco Rewards you'll bag a free pollo bowl. Rubio's Coastal Grill The deal: Sign up for the Beach Club and you're getting a free taco to say cheers to your new friendship.

Wetzel's Pretzels The deal: Download the Wetzel's Pretzels app, and you'll be gifted a free pretzel item from the pretzel shop. You'll also get a freebie on your birthday. Happy early birthday!

That's a deep-dish-inspired cookie if it wasn't immediately clear from the weird portmanteau. Bonus: You'll get another free Pizookie on your birthday. Black Angus Steakhouse The deal: Join the restaurant's Prime Club, and you'll automatically get a free dessert.

You also get a free steak dinner on your first birthday after joining the club. Maggie Moo's and Marble Slab Creamery The deal: Sign up for the rewards program -- the wonderfully named Slab Happy Rewards -- and a free ice cream is headed straight for your mouth.

Corner Bakery The deal: Get a free sweet when you sign up for Corner Bakery's e-club, which is basically just the email newsletter.

Zaxby's The deal: Grab a free Big Zax Snak Meal for updating or downloading the new Zax Rewardz app. Here's our running list of the best reward programs , birthday freebies , gift card offers , deals on food for kids , food delivery , and alcohol delivery deals you'll find.

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Food insecurity is defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. The United States Department of Agriculture USDA divides food insecurity into the following 2 categories: 1. Food insecurity may be long term or temporary. The risk for food insecurity increases when money to buy food is limited or not available.

In , Black non-Hispanic households were over 2 times more likely to be food insecure than the national average Among Hispanic households, the prevalence of food insecurity was Neighborhood conditions may affect physical access to food. Residents are at risk for food insecurity in neighborhoods where transportation options are limited, the travel distance to stores is greater, and there are fewer supermarkets.

Adults who are food insecure may be at an increased risk for a variety of negative health outcomes and health disparities. For example, a study found that food-insecure adults may be at an increased risk for obesity.

Food assistance programs, such as the National School Lunch Program NSLP ; the Women, Infants, and Children WIC program; and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP , address barriers to accessing healthy food. Future studies should consider characteristics of communities and households that influence food insecurity.

i The term hunger refers to a potential consequence of food insecurity. Hunger is discomfort, illness, weakness, or pain caused by prolonged, involuntary lack of food. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Definitions of food security. Carlson, S. Measuring food insecurity and hunger in the United States: Development of a national benchmark measure and prevalence estimates.

Journal of Nutrition, 2S Suppl , S—S. doi: Jones, A. What are we assessing when we measure food security? A compendium and review of current metrics. Advances in Nutrition, 4 5 , — Food and Agriculture Organization.

An introduction to the basic concepts of food security. Food Security Information for Action Practical Guides. EC—FAO Food Security Programme. Nord, M. Frequency and duration of food insecurity and hunger in U.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 34 4 , — Sharkey, J. Relationship of household food insecurity to health-related quality of life in a large sample of rural and urban women. Seefeldt, K. USDA Economic Research Service.

The Economic Crisis Response Team ECRT is a multidisciplinary group of campus partners dedicated to supporting UCLA students experiencing a financial crisis that impacts their well being and academic success at UCLA. Students that have not exhausted all of their financial aid options including loans may not be legible for grant or meal swipes support from the ECR Team.

The Team's priority is to respond to students in urgent need and crisis in a timely manner. To support us in that effort and minimize delays in responding, we encourage all students that have not reached out to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to contact them first by going to the the UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Office page, before submitting an assessment form to the ECR Team.

Remember that ECR Team resources are intended as an option after all other resources have been exhausted. Students that have resources that have not been accepted or accessed will be referred back to the Financial Aid Office to review and explore those options.

If you are experiencing a crisis please complete the ECRT Self Assessment Intake Form. NOTICE: Winter application now open. ASUCLA Meal Tickets expire on the date marked on the ticket.

No extensions or replacements will be made for unused tickets that have expired. Swipes for Fall expired on Thursday December 14, after dinner meal period.

Meals will not roll over to the next term. If you are experiencing food insecurity, please complete The Emergency Meal Program Form , for Winter This program aims to support students with food insecurity who do not have access to regular and nutritious meals.

As with other ECRT resources, the emergency meal program should not be used as an alternative option to other available resources. To request emergency meals, please complete the Emergency Meal Request Form.

A notification will be sent to the student upon review of the request. In an effort to provide holistic and long term solutions to students experiencing food insecurity all students will be limited up to a maximum of 3 quarters. After which, students are encouraged to submit the ECRT Self Assessment Intake Form for a holistic assessment of needs and resources that can provide more long term and sustainable solutions that the Emergency Meal Program cannot support.

The Economic Crisis Response Team ECRT provides support and guidance to enrolled UCLA students who have self-identified, or are identified by UCLA faculty or staff, as experiencing a financial crisis that impacts their academic success at UCLA.

We aim to efficiently, compassionately and discreetly:. If you are a U. If you have expenses beyond your cost of education, you may be eligible for a budget increase by completing the budget add on for eligible expenses, or a housing adjustment for living expenses.

The UCLA Basic Needs Committee provides a variety of resources and services to ensure the UCLA community is food and basic needs secure. The Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services can assist you in maximizing all of your resources to meet your food needs.

If you are interested in applying for CalFresh, you can fill out the application at dpss. Please email the UCLA CalFresh Initiative at calfresh cpo. College and School Advising Offices - Academic Counselors can meet with you one on one to help discuss your academic options and create a plan for success.

Center for Accessible Education CAE - If you have a documented disability, the Center for Accessible Education can help get you registered for academic accommodations. Graduate Student Resource Center - If you're a grad student, check out the Graduate Student Resource Center for information, advice, writing help, and other featured drop-in hours.

Undergraduate Writing Center - Make an appointment to have a Writing Coach help you with your paper. Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS - CAPS provides short-term, high-quality mental health treatment including assessment, consultation and case management; group and individual therapy and psychiatry services.

They can also assist in connecting to community referrals. To get started at CAPS, visit during their Brief Screen hours Monday - Thursday 9AM - 4PM or Fridays 9AM - 3PM. Resilience In your Student Experience RISE Wellness Center - RISE is a new wellness center on-campus Lu Valle Commons basement which hosts various workshops and can be a great place to recharge.

Campus Assault Resources and Education CARE Program - CARE is committed to the eradication of sexual and gender-based violence through creating and sustaining a safe, healthy, and equitable community for all people. CARE strives to achieve this through provision of comprehensive prevention education, individual support and advocacy, and holistic healing programs for all members of the UCLA community.

Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression STAND Program - Use the Mental Health Tracker, a minute survey, to assess whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. After viewing your results, immediately register for a free treatment option that best fits your needs or continue to use the tracker as often as every two weeks.

Mindful Awareness Research Center MARC Free Drop-In Meditations - Check out MARC for mindful meditation drop-ins, events, and even a weekly guided meditation you can download and follow along with. WaZo Connect - WaZo Connect offers all students in need with a personal mentor for 6 weeks and 4 Wazo Wellness activities per quarter.

All of their mentors are trained and hand-picked to help their mentees feel comforted and connected to campus life. Ashe Student Health Center - Students can schedule appointments online, in person, or by phone and can communicate with their primary care providers via secure electronic messaging.

For more immediate concerns, our Same-Day Access Plan ASAP Clinic is available during business hours. Main Line: ; After Hours Nurseline: , Option 2. UC Student Health Insurance Plan UCSHIP - UC SHIP is a system-wide insurance plan providing enhanced health benefits to all enrolled students.

Student Health Education and Promotion SHEP - SHEP offers workshops by request on a variety of topics including: alcohol and other substances, body image, communication and relationships, nutrition, sexual health, stress, well-being, and more. UCLA Recreation - Recreation offers programming that encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity.

Financial Wellness Program - The UCLA Financial Wellness Program aims to empower students to understand and navigate their finances effectively and with support. Basic Needs Committee - The UCLA Basic Needs Committee has resources and support for those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.

Emergency Loans - Interest-free short-term loans are available to students only through the Loan Services Office A Murphy Hall. To qualify for a short-term loan, you must be a UCLA student, enrolled within the current quarter, have paid student services fees, and have no outstanding short-term loan.

Student Accounts - UCLA Student Accounts oversees billing and collections for all student and various non-student accounts for the campus. If you have a HOLD on your account, connect with this office.

Undergraduate Scholarship Resource Center - The UGSRC provides scholarship information, support, and other resources to the UCLA student population. UCPD - Call ; Anonymous Reporting Line: CSO - The Community Service Officer escorts are available free of charge to walk with students, faculty, staff or visitors days a year from dusk until 1AM between campus buildings, local living areas, or Westwood Village.

How it works: 15 minutes before you need to leave, call WALK For more information visit their website. UCLA Safe Ride Service - This service provides a safe means of transportation around the campus during evening hours. It is free and available to all UCLA students, staff, faculty and visitors.

All ride requests should be made using the TapRide app available in GooglePlay or Apple App store. Users should install the app, select University of California Los Angeles and login using their UCLA Logon ID.

Available Monday through Thursday from 7PM to midnight during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. With locations in the Loop, Streeterville, Lakeview and Naperville, Bombay Eats applies the Chipotle model to Indian street food for quick, customizable meals.

Tandoori-marinated grilled chicken breast is tucked into a flaky paratha and topped with tikka masala sauce, pickled onions and cilantro mint chutney. Owners Steven Jarczyk and Daniela Vitale bring a taste of Sicilian street fare to town at their tiny Edgewater restaurant. They're served with homemade marinara, which we dare say might be better than your nonna's.

The popular deep dish pizzeria is known for its pies sporting caramelized crusts but did you know it offers a killer lunch deal as well? The special is not limited to dine-in, either—you can order it for carryout or delivery.

A go-to for Loop workers in search of a quick, affordable lunch, Chicken Planet serves freshly grilled chicken cut into manageable pieces. The best deal is the half-chicken platter, which comes with a piece of pita and a side such as mashed potatoes or corn on the cob.

Coat the meat with spicy salsa or mild barbecue sauce. But the handhelds at this Humboldt Park hideout are easily splittable, or you can wrap up leftovers for another meal later on.

Though familiarity will tell you to order the cubano, we're telling you to go with the Knuckle, which finds tender steak, havarti, pickled peppers, onions and Sazón-spiced mayo getting cozy on a hunk of soft and slightly sweet bread.

Thanks to a quick ride on the press, this sandwich is served warm, with the melty havarti glueing everything together in tangy, meaty bliss. Gayle Voss was selling cheese at the Green City Market when she got the idea to team up with other vendors to make grilled cheese sandwiches. The menu also features more complex options incorporating meat, eggs and produce from local farms, but the Classic is still the best value.

Most people head to this spot on the edge of Uptown and Ravenswood for bánh mì sandwiches and steaming bowls of pho. There are enough noodles here for one very hungry person or two folks looking for a dish to share.

Like many of the menu items at this Chengdu-homaging restaurant in Bridgeport with additional locations in Lincoln Park and Uptown , these supple, crescent-shaped pork dumplings arrive swimming in a searing, bright-red oil made from dried chilies and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.

They're painfully addictive, and a slow burn will haunt your lips long after the meal ends. Get a trio of the signature tacos filled with bulgogi beef, spicy pork, chicken or tofu wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with green onions, a wedge of lime and sweet and spicy sauce.

You can also get your protein layered into a quesadilla with jack and cheddar cheese for the same price. This Andersonville pizzeria is best known for its delicious Detroit-style pies, but it also boasts a couple of great lunch deals.

The menu at Portillo's is long on expertly prepared fast-food staples, but the exemplary Chicago-style hot dog is an absolute must. Each sausage comes wrapped like precious cargo, but as you peel back the wax paper, you'll catch a glimpse of the bright-green relish, crimson tomatoes and sport peppers.

The steamed poppy seed bun holds it all together like a warm hug, but you'll surely wind up with a bit of mustard on your chin.

One glance around the room and you'll see that no one notices—they're all entranced with the food in front of them. Sometimes all you really need is a single slice of deep dish pizza. Art Shabez, the owner of the Art of Pizza, gets it—which is why he sells all of his fan-favorite 'za by the piece and the pie.

There's a lot to look at on the menu, but you're here for the stuffed special: an ooey-gooey mess of onions, sausage, mushrooms and green peppers anchored by a firm, buttery crust and covered in bright, oregano-flaked sauce.

Heck, you should probably just toss another slice in your order—just in case. About us. Contact us. Time Out magazine. No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed! Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another? Photograph: Courtesy of CR Films The best cheap eats in Chicago The best part?

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Double cheeseburger and fries at Red Hot Ranch. Restaurants Hot dogs Lake View price 1 of 4. Read more. Lengua taco at La Chaparrita. Restaurants Mexican South Lawndale price 1 of 4. BBQ pork bun Chiu Quon Bakery. Restaurants Bakeries Uptown price 1 of 4.

Assorted sushi at Lawrence Fish Market. Restaurants Seafood Albany Park price 1 of 4. Restaurants Barbecue Grand Boulevard price 1 of 4.

Pork carnitas at Carnitas Uruapan. Restaurants Mexican Lower West Side price 1 of 4. Order now. Steak sandwich at Mr. D's Shish-Kabobs. Restaurants Montclare price 1 of 4.

Jeffy Mai Editor, Time Out Chicago. Ginger tofu bánh mì at Nhu Lan Bakery. Restaurants Bakeries Lincoln Square price 1 of 4. Zach Long. Restaurants Hot dogs Avondale price 1 of 4.

Emma Krupp Editor, Time Out Chicago. Restaurants Little Italy, UIC price 1 of 4. Cubano sandwich at Cafecito. Restaurants Cuban Loop price 1 of 4.

Samantha Nelson. Order online. Falafel sandwich at Ragadan. Restaurants Uptown price 1 of 4. Chicken biryani at Ghareeb Nawaz. Restaurants Indian West Ridge price 1 of 4. Restaurants Mediterranean Wicker Park price 1 of 4. Mini plate lunch at Aloha Eats. Restaurants Hawaiian Lincoln Park price 1 of 4.

Empanadas at El Mercado Food Market. Restaurants Latin American Wrigleyville price 1 of 4. Tofu bing at Jian. Restaurants Chinese West Loop. Big Dat Donut at Dat Donut. Restaurants Bakeries Chatham price 1 of 4. Pork chop sandwich at Jim's Original. Restaurants Hot dogs Little Italy, UIC.

Hashbrown, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich at Kasama. Restaurants Filipino East Village price 2 of 4. Book online.

Tamales at Chilo Y Chela. Restaurants Mexican Humboldt Park price 1 of 4. Restaurants Soul and southern American Greater Grand Crossing price 1 of 4. Beef jibarito at Cafeteria Yesenia. Restaurants New City. Chicken tikka wrap at Bombay Eats.

Restaurants Indian Loop price 1 of 4. Arancini at Sfera Sicilian Street Food. Restaurants Italian Edgewater price 1 of 4. Restaurants Pizza Lincoln Park price 1 of 4.

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AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SHUTDOWNS AND BEFORE VACCINES, LOCAL OWNERS HAD TO MAKE TOUGH DECISIONS ABOUT EMPLOYEES EXPENSES.

AND IF THE DOORS WOULD STAY OPEN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING US IN. HOW ARE YOU GUYS FARING RIGHT NOW? UM, STAYING PRETTY STEADY. UH, JANUARY, FEBRUARY. BUT WE HOPE TO PICK BACK UP IN THE SPRING. WE DID SEE AFTER COVID, PROBABLY JUNE OF 22 TO JUNE OF 23, WE DID SEE A HUGE INCREASE IN BUSINESS.

YOU KNOW, UH, LEAVING THEIR HOUSES AFTER COVID. Carl's Jr. When : Ongoing. Jimmy John's The deal: The sandwich shop's Freaky Fast Rewards program will set you up with a free eight-inch sandwich after your first order through the app.

When: Ongoing. That includes some sticks and medium pizzas options. Friendly's The deal: Join the Friendly's Sweet Rewards Club, and you'll get a free medium sundae.

Popeyes The deal: You can get your craving for that chicken sandwich fulfilled. After every five books they read, they'll get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Halo Burger The deal: Nab a free QP Burger after your first loyalty visit to the burger chain. Miguel's Jr. The deal: Order through Uber Eats for free delivery. GOOD The deal: The restaurant has expanded its usual kid meal deal. Kids can eat free every day of the week with the purchase of one adult entrée.

In fact, you can get two free kid meals for every adult meal purchase. Penn Station East Coast Subs The deal: Order a sub online, and you can get a free small sub with the code "PSBOGO. Rubio's Coastal Grill The deal: Place an order directly through the Rubio's app or Rubios.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen The deal: The restaurant now offers Family Bundles to-go. Entrée options include House-Smoke Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Tenders, and Grilled Salmon. Jamba The deal: Toss in one of Jamba's Functional Boosts for free with every smoothie order made through the app.

You have to order food to get alcohol, and the deal is only available where local laws permit. Grimaldi's Pizzeria The deal: Grab a free appetizer or salad when you join Grimaldi's Pizzeria Rewards. Taco Cabana The deal: There are a few deals you can snag at Taco Cabana right now.

The family meal comes with four 8-inch subs, four bags of chips, and four cookies. Use the very memorable code " When : Through December Though, that's not valid when ordering through third-party delivery services.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers The deal: Download the new mobile app to get a free Original Double Steakburger or Regular Concrete if it's your first time downloading the app.

Peet's The deal: Buy a one-pound bag of coffee beans and you'll get a free small drip coffee. White Castle The deal: Starting January 1, members of White Castle's reward program Craver Nation can get the following deals:. When: Until January 1.

Popeyes The deal: You get BOGO chicken sandwich combos, just by placing orders through the Popeyes app or the Popeyes website. When: Through January 4. Limited to one per customer.

When: Through February 1. When: Through January 1. Burger King The deal: Royal Perks members can get free any-size fries with any digital purchase—in app or online—once a week.

The deal refreshes every Sunday. When: Through June When: Through February 7. Buffalo Wild Wings The deal: You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday.

The deal is available for takeout at select locations. When: Every Thursday. When : Every Thursday. When: Every Friday through December Tijuana Flats The deal: To celebrate its 25th anniversary, there's a new set of happy hour deals available weekly.

When: Every week, Friday-Sunday, pm. This one is available for pickup and delivery. When: Every Friday. Pluckers Wing Bar The deal: Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday. When : Every Friday. Shake Shack The deal: Get free delivery on your orders when you place your order through the Shake Shack app by using the promo code GETSHACK.

When: Now until December When: December Wendy's The deal: On New Year's Eve you can get a free Breakfast Baconator with any mobile order. You can get any two, either doubling up on one option or mix and matching them. A compendium and review of current metrics.

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Nord, M. Frequency and duration of food insecurity and hunger in U. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 34 4 , — Sharkey, J. Relationship of household food insecurity to health-related quality of life in a large sample of rural and urban women.

Seefeldt, K. USDA Economic Research Service. Measuring food security in the United States: household food security in the United States, Economic Research Report Characteristics of low-income households with very low food security: An analysis of the USDA GPRA food security indicator.

USDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin Klesges, L. American Journal of Public Health, 91 1 , Food insecurity in households with children: Prevalence, severity, and household characteristics. Coleman-Jensen, A. Food insecurity among households with working-age adults with disabilities.

USDA-ERS Economic Research Report Huang, J. Food insecurity and disability: Do economic resources matter? Social Science Research, 39 1 , — Zenk, S. Neighborhood racial composition, neighborhood poverty, and the spatial accessibility of supermarkets in metropolitan Detroit.

American Journal of Public Health, 95 4 , — Ploeg, M. Access to affordable and nutritious food-measuring and understanding food deserts and their consequences: Report to congress. Powell, L. Food store availability and neighborhood characteristics in the United States.

Preventive Medicine, 44 3 , — Crockett, E. Comparing the cost of a thrifty food plan market basket in three areas of New York State. Journal of Nutrition Education, 24 1 , 71S—78S. Seligman, H.