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🍎 Food Resources - Chicagoland Areas
🍎 Food Resources - Chicagoland Areas
Access to nutritious food is a basic human right and a key part of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG) Goal 2 — Zero Hunger. Across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, there are several trusted organizations working every day to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
Access to nutritious food is a basic human right and a key part of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG) Goal 2 — Zero Hunger. Across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, there are several trusted organizations working every day to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
Food Assistance in Cook County
Food Assistance in Cook County
If you or someone you know needs food support in Cook County, visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website. Their Find Food page helps residents locate free groceries, hot meals, and community pantries nearby. You can search by ZIP code or neighborhood to find the location most convenient for you.
If you or someone you know needs food support in Cook County, visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website. Their Find Food page helps residents locate free groceries, hot meals, and community pantries nearby. You can search by ZIP code or neighborhood to find the location most convenient for you.
Food Assistance in Surrounding Counties
Food Assistance in Surrounding Counties
For residents living outside Cook County — including Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will, and Winnebago counties — the Northern Illinois Food Bank provides a similar resource. Their Get Groceries page allows you to find local food pantries, mobile markets, and meal programs throughout Northern Illinois.
For residents living outside Cook County — including Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will, and Winnebago counties — the Northern Illinois Food Bank provides a similar resource. Their Get Groceries page allows you to find local food pantries, mobile markets, and meal programs throughout Northern Illinois.
Statewide Support & Updates
Statewide Support & Updates
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers information about state and federal nutrition programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers information about state and federal nutrition programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
- 📱 Stay informed by enrolling in IDHS text alerts — call 1-800-843-6154 to sign up.
- 📰 The IDHS website also posts regular updates on benefit eligibility, emergency assistance, and program changes.
Community Partners Offering Support
Community Partners Offering Support
In addition to food banks, many local restaurants, mutual aid groups, and community delivery services are stepping up to help individuals and families affected by reduced benefits. Residents are encouraged to check neighborhood social media groups, community centers, and local churches for meal distribution schedules and pop-up food drives.
In addition to food banks, many local restaurants, mutual aid groups, and community delivery services are stepping up to help individuals and families affected by reduced benefits. Residents are encouraged to check neighborhood social media groups, community centers, and local churches for meal distribution schedules and pop-up food drives.
Together for a Hunger-Free Chicago
Together for a Hunger-Free Chicago
Hunger is a community challenge that requires a collective response. By connecting residents with local food resources and advocating for equitable access to nutritious meals, Chicagoland can continue to make progress toward SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Hunger is a community challenge that requires a collective response. By connecting residents with local food resources and advocating for equitable access to nutritious meals, Chicagoland can continue to make progress toward SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
If you’d like to volunteer, donate, or learn how your organization can partner in this work, visit:
If you’d like to volunteer, donate, or learn how your organization can partner in this work, visit:
CHICAGOLAND FOOD PANTRIES (WORKING LIST)
CHICAGOLAND FOOD PANTRIES (WORKING LIST)
Homewood/Flossmoor
Evanston:
Ebenezer AME Church
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston
Evanston Corps Community Center
Hillside Free Methodist Church
Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry
Howard Area Community Center
Humans at Help Foundation
Ignatian Mission Center
United Church of Rogers Park
Care For Real
Niles Township Food Pantry
Soup Kitchen at Congregation KINS
Agents of Hope Training and Information Center
ICNA Relief USA Chicago
Food Pantries in Chicago:
• Common Pantry — 3908 North Lincoln Avenue — 773-327-0553
• The Friendship Center — 2711 West Lawrence Avenue — 773-907-6388
• Irving Park Community Food Pantry — 4256 North Ridgeway Avenue — 773-283-6296
• Nourishing Hope’s Sheridan Market — 3945 North Sheridan Road — 773-525-1777
• Onward Neighborhood House — 5433 West Diversey Avenue — 773-622-3215
• Cornerstone Community Outreach — 4628 North Clifton Avenue — 773-271-8163
• All Things Through Christ — 6600 South Hermitage Avenue — 708-654-7826
• Pilsen Food Pantry — 2124 South Ashland Avenue — 773-812-3150
• Saint Sabina Social Services Food Pantry — 1120 West 79th Street — 773-483-4300
• The Southwest Collective — 5525 South Pulaski Road — 708-740-8914
• The Salvation Army (Adele and Robert Stern Red Shield Center) — 945 West 69th Street — 773-358-3200
• Brave Space Alliance — 1515 East 52nd Place — 872-333-5199
• Above and Beyond Food Pantry — 817 South Pulaski Road — 773-823-1660
• Nourishing Hope’s El Mercadito — 3533 West North Avenue — 773-525-1777
Food Pantries in the Suburbs:
• Moraine Township Food Pantry — 800 Central Avenue, Highland Park — 847-432-3240
• Niles Township Food Pantry — 8341 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie — 847-983-0073
• Together We Cope — 17010 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park — 708-633-5040
• West Suburban Community Pantry — 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Suite 118, Woodridge — 630-512-9921
• Beyond Hunger — 848 Lake Street, Oak Park — 708-386-1324
• Loaves & Fishes Community Services — Naperville & Aurora — 630-355-3663
• People’s Resource Center — Wheaton & Westmont — 630-682-5402
Grocery Distribution Sites (Saturdays in November)
• Fee-N-Deed Market — Dolton — 10 a.m.
• Grace and Peace — Chicago — 10 a.m.
• Harmony Community Cares — Chicago — 10 a.m.
• St. Sabina — Chicago — 10 a.m.
• Nourishing Hope, Ravenswood — Chicago — 12 p.m.
• Sankofa Food Market — Chicago — 12 p.m.
Restaurants Offering Free Meals (During SNAP Pause)
• Tazza Italian Ristorante (Homer Glen): Free pasta, salad, and bread from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday-
Thursday with SNAP card.
• Wooden Paddle (Lemont and La Grange): Free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout November with
SNAP card.
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (partnered with Lawndale Community Church): Distributes $10 pizza coupons to
families facing food insecurity Nov. 2 - Nov. 16.
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