Cook County Community Benefits Hub Information Session
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Add to Calendar Cook County Community Benefits Hub Information Session 08/27/2026 10:00 08/27/2026 11:00 View event details at https://librarylearning.org/event/2026-08-27/cook-county-community-benefits-hub-information-session MM/DD/YYYY Zoom CONFIRMED OPAQUE
About This Event
Cook county library staff, join us for an overview of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Benefits Outreach Team and Community Benefits Hub. Learn about free benefits screening, enrollment assistance, case management, and referral services available to Cook County residents, as well as opportunities for libraries to engage in benefits outreach. Discover how your library can help connect neighbors to critical resources.
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Claudia Rodriguez is the Director of Public Benefits at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she leads the organization’s benefits outreach strategy to expand access to programs such as SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid. She oversees the team that connects neighbors to vital public benefits and cultivates strategic partnerships across Cook County to expand enrollment capacity, strengthen community-based access points, and increase awareness of public benefit programs. With more than a decade of experience working with government agencies, school districts, and community organizations, she has played a key role in improving benefit access for underserved communities and increasing awareness of essential safety net programs.