A Note From Leadership

To our valued Northwestern Dining team,
We understand these are challenging and uncertain times, and we recognize the importance of supporting you now.
It is very important that you are aware that during this temporary period of unemployment the enhanced financial
assistance available to you under the recent federal stimulus package, along with unemployment benefits, is
projected to keep your compensation comparable to full time status for the Spring Quarter. See the links below, it is
critical that you file for unemployment to qualify for the Federal Stimulus package.
· Information to apply for unemployment insurance here.
· Information for the Federal Stimulus Package, enhanced unemployment benefits here.
· Find information for the economic impact payment here.
We recognize that these processes are new and evolving daily. Accordingly, Compass Group will continue to search
for ways to provide relief to you, much like the grocery relief distribution program. We are available to assist you in
navigating access to resources that are available to you. You can continue to text us directly at:
Evanston Campus Associates: 806-414-3813
Chicago Campus Associates 919-629-0300
We are wishing the best for each of us, and our loved ones, to remain healthy and safe during the coming days and
weeks. Most importantly, we look forward to the day when we are all together again, serving the students and
community at Northwestern.
Be safe, Jennifer, Jonathan & Kwasi

Team,
We are aware that this time might be especially difficult for you and your family. The following resources may be able to hel p.
Additional resources will be added as we get them, and please note that these resources are subject to change due to
COVID-19.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Food
• Greater Chicago Food Depository is prov iding food programs across Chicago for those in need of food
assistance. Working with 700 partner agencies, they hav e set up sites for distribution of these resources as
pre-packaged boxes of groceries. Find a location near you here or call 773-843-5416 between 8:30a and 5p
Monday to Friday.
• Chicago Department of Family and Supportiv e Services (DFSS) is helping senior citizens at size senior centers,
satellite centers and community sites around the city with daily quantities of take-away boxed meals that
will be deliv ered to those in need Monday-Friday. More information can be found here or between 9am
and 5pm at 312-744-4016.
• The Archdiocese of Chicago/Catholic Charities is offering driv e-by meal pickup Monday to Friday. In
addition to this, they are continuing serv ice at their Food Pantries and their Ev ening Meal Programs. Find the
most up to date information on these serv ices here or call 312-655-7700.
• If you or someone you know is in quarantine, The Salv ation Army is here to help. The Salv ation Army is
prepared to help feed people in quarantine and isolation as well as first responders like doctors, firefighters,
nurses and EMTs. All of Salv ation Army’s food pantries will also remain open to prov ide curbside pickup for
families affected by the v irus. For more information click here or call 773-725-1100.
Schools with Pick Up/To-Go Food
• Due to CPS school closures, free "Grab and Go" breakfast and lunch meals are av ailable for pickup
Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm from March 17-30 for children throughout Chicago.
• More Information on CPS Student Meals
Computer and Technology Resources
• For businesses, municipalities, K-12, and other entities, Microsoft is prov iding six months of Office 365 tools for
free to enable remote collaboration, file sharing, and v ideo conferencing. They’re also offering free
assistance to set up these tools.
• Comcast has increased speeds from 15 Mbps to 25 in "Internet Essentials," a program for low-income families
to get internet access. This Internet Essential Serv ice will be complementary for the next 60 days. For more
information please v isit www.internetessentials.com. They are also opening all Xfinity Wifi Hotspots to the
public, requiring no current serv ice subscription.
Other Resources
• Fitness companies such as Nike and Peloton are offering free APP use for their fitness programs. Gyms like
Planet Fitness are also liv e streaming on Facebook, offering at home workouts for ev eryone to try while gyms
are closed.
• Illinois Department of Employee Security prov ides temporary unemployment insurance for low -income and
unemployed residents of Illinois. You can talk to a IDES representativ e Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5:00p or by
calling 800-247-4984.
• Peoples Gas of Illinois is offering low-income assistance v ia their LIHEAP program. ComEd is willing to make
payment arraignments directly with their customers.
• The Chicago Department of Health, the CDPH, has put together guidelines for parents talking to their
children about the v irus as well as guidelines for managing anxiety during this stressful time.
• Unite Here Local 1 has prov ided additional assistance resources for Union members/ associates.