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Over the decades, we’ve seen plenty wrong with America, mainly among our political elites. But when the chips are down, the people always come through to make us a better nation.

During the recent government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was slashed. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans lost that food aid until it was fully restored on Nov. 20.

During that loss, area food pantries and other nonprofits that dole out aid struggled to help needy families. Yet, individuals stepped up with donations of canned goods, foodstuffs and monetary assistance to keep the larders full.

Such altruism continues during this Thanksgiving week and beyond as people volunteer to fight hunger among

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