Food Line in Tent City Shawneetown Illinois 1937

Men, women, and children stand in line for food in Tent City, Shawneetown, Illinois, after devastating floods in 1937. The floods resulted from heavy rainfall and destroyed homes, displacing many families. Tent City served as temporary housing and a food distribution center, reflecting the communitys resilience in the face of disaster.

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