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Food Access

We recognize the importance of access to healthy and nutritious food for everyone. And that is why we’re committed to fighting hunger in Chicago by providing access to food as a reliable food charity organization.

Overview of our Food Access Program

Our food access program aims to provide food for the poor and charity to individuals and families struggling to meet their basic nutritional needs. Our program is designed to offer a range of food-related assistance, including:

  • Food Donation Centers: We provide resources to multiple food donation centers throughout Chicago, where individuals and families can go and pick up a week’s worth of groceries. Many centers are stocked with healthy and nutritious food such as fresh produce, dairy, grains, and proteins.
  • Community Kitchens: Community kitchens are where people can go and share a meal. We provide a list of soup kitchens that are welcoming environments for individuals and families to sit and enjoy a nutritious meal together.
  • Meal Delivery: For individuals who are unable to leave their homes, we offer meal delivery services. Our volunteers deliver healthy and nutritious meals to people’s doorsteps, ensuring they can access food.

A JUST HARVEST

  • Community Kitchen Lunch, everyday 12pm-2pm
  • Free Food Pantry Wednesdays 3pm-5pm

BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES

  • Men’s Center 402 N St. Louis Ave, Chicago (773) 346-1785
  • Men’s Intake/Support Center Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays
  • Women’s Center 3330 W Carroll Ave, Chicago (773) 722-0179
  • Women’s Intake/Support Center Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • St. Vincent Center Food Pantry 721 N LaSalle St, Chicago (312) 655-7500
    Wed-Fri, 9am-11:30am; 1pm-3pm
  • St. Sabina Food Pantry 1120 W 79th St, Chicago (773) 846-3018,
    Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am; 1:30pm-5:00pm. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30-11:30am; 1:30-3pm.

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS

Shelter & Drop-In Services

  • If you are currently homeless, Hilda’s Place: 1458 Chicago Ave, Evanston (847) 475-7070
    Mon–Fri 9am-11am; 12pm-2pm, no Wednesday afternoon session
  • If you have a physical handicap or are currently housed, Main Office: 2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston (847) 475-7070
    Mon–Fri 9am-11am; 12pm-2pm, no Wednesday afternoon session

FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

  • 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago (312) 787-4570
    Sunday Supper at 4pm; Monday Supper at 4pm; Lunch on Tues, Wed and Thurs 11:30am-1pm

BREAKING BREAD MINISTRIES

  • 1111 N Wells St, Suite 500, Chicago (312) 573-8836, Wednesdays, 6pm–8:30pm

GOOD NEWS PARTNERS

  • New Life Interim Housing 1600 W Jonquil Terrace, Chicago (773) 764–4998

SARAH’S CIRCLE

  • Meals for Women Weekdays at 11am

A SAFE HAVEN

  • Food Pantry Wednesdays, 10am-1pm

NOURISHING HOPE (FORMERLY LAKEVIEW PANTRY)

  • Sheridan Market 3945 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago (773) 525-1777
    Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 11am–3pm; Tues & Thur: 4pm-7pm
  • El Mercadito 3533 W North Ave, 1st Floor, Chicago (773) 276-4900
    Mon, Tue, Wed: 11am–3pm

PACIFIC GARDEN MISSION

  • 1458 S Canal St, Chicago (312) 492-9410

FRANCISCAN OUTREACH

  • North Lawndale Location 2715 W Harrison St, Chicago (773) 265-6683
    Everyday 24-hour access
  • East Garfield Park Location 200 S Sacramento Blvd, Chicago (773) 533-4595
    Everyday 6am-6pm, men only

LINCOLN PARK COMMUNITY SHELTER

  • 600 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago (773) 549-6111
  • Drop-In Services 1521 N Sedgwick St, Chicago (773) 549-6111
    Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm

OLIVE BRANCH MISSION

  • 6310 S Claremont Ave, Chicago (773) 476-6200

Let’s Fight Hunger

If you want to help us fight hunger in Chicago, please consider donating. Every dollar counts and can make a real difference in someone’s life.