CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2023 – 211 Metro Chicago, the free, 24/7/365 helpline that connects Cook County residents in need of assistance with essential health and social services support, has integrated Vivery technology into its system to provide more efficient access to food resources. Vivery is a technology solution built to help food banks and food […]
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Thierer Family Foundation Launches Vivery Community, a Public Charity to Expand Access to Nutritious Food and Benefits Nationwide
Chicago, Sept. 19, 2023 — The Thierer Family Foundation today announced the formation of Vivery Community, a new 501(c)(3) organization established to increase access to nutritious food and benefits for everyone. Vivery Community achieves this by providing Vivery technology to food banks, food pantries, and the neighbors they serve across the nation—at no cost. The launch of Vivery […]
Piloted food delivery system extended for further six months
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2023 City of Chicago, Vivery Community and the Greater Chicago Food Depository Announce Continuation of Food Delivery Pilot for Disabled City Residents in Austin Neighborhood Piloted Food Delivery System Extended for Further Six Months CHICAGO – The Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), the Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), […]
Vivery launches redetermination.org to help Illinois neighbors keep their healthcare coverage
Vivery launches redetermination.org to help Illinois neighbors keep their healthcare coverage after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago, June 8, 2023. Vivery announced today the official launch of redetermination.org, a public information resource for navigating Medicaid redetermination to help recipients in Illinois ensure they continue to receive Medicaid benefits. Redetermination (REDE) is another way of […]
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Launches Vivery Find Food Map
New digital tools increase access to food with easy-to-use features Urbana, Illinois – Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) announced today the launch of Vivery, an innovative platform and digital Find Food map helping neighbors experiencing food insecurity connect with vital food resources in their community and surrounding areas. The new mobile-friendly map increases access to the […]
All Illinois food banks turn to Vivery to equalize access to food and resources
Vivery, from the Thierer Family Foundation, now provides the first completely contiguous find food map across Illinois so food banks and pantries can provide comprehensive information online for neighbors to easily find and access food nearby. Chicago, Feb. 21, 2023 Vivery, the digital technology from the Thierer Family Foundation, announced today that it has reached […]
The City of Chicago Announces New Pilot to Improve Food Access for Chicago Residents with Disabilities
The Vivery Idea Lab pilot is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities, Community Safety Coordination Center, and the Thierer Family Foundation creating in-home delivery and technology solutions removing barriers to food access CHICAGO – The Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), and the Thierer Family […]
Northern Illinois Food Bank Launches Innovative Food Finder Map
New digital tools increase access to food with easy to use features Geneva, IL (January 23, 2022) – Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) announced today the launch of Vivery, an innovative platform and digital Food Finder map helping neighbors experiencing food insecurity connect with vital food resources in their community and surrounding areas. The new […]
Vivery is Named Winner of the 21st Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Vivery is Named Winner of the 21st Annual Chicago Innovation Awards Chicago, Nov. 17, 2022 — Vivery from the Thierer Family Foundation, the organization helping nonprofits increase their impact through technology, has been named one of the winners of the annual Chicago Innovation Awards. From 365 organizations nominated, 21 winners were announced at this year’s […]
Vivery Delivers First-of-a-Kind Digital Tools for Food Banks and Pantries to Equalize Access to Food
Vivery Delivers First-of-a-Kind Digital Tools for Food Banks and Pantries to Equalize Access to FoodVivery, from the Thierer Family Foundation, redefines the future of food access with accurate food finder maps, easy-to-use digital tools that improve community interactions, and valuable insights to better meet people’s needs. Chicago, Oct. 25, 2022 — The Thierer Family Foundation, […]