Illinois
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Alex is a precocious little boy who attends an after school program offering snacks provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. He’s the first to admit he loves everything that has to do with Pokemon, and invests as much time playing the game as he does reading books about the character’s fantastical pursuits.
Pokemon never supersedes his English and Spanish homework, which are both taught by his favorite teacher. When Alex isn’t running circles around the agency’s teen volunteers, he can be found practicing Spanish phrases with Mariela, the grandmotherly matriarch of this site.
The time he gets to spend with his friends -- and eating his favorite food, bagels with cream cheese -- is why Alex looks forward to participating in the after school program.
Learn more about the Northern Illinois Food Bank.