Food Assistance
Food Banks and Pantries
The organizations listed below provide food for little to no cost
A Just Harvest
Serving Rogers Park and Greater Chicago.
Common Pantry
Located on the north side of Chicago.
El Mercadito
Located in Humboldt Park.
Provide food and groceries.
They also have an emergency, transitional, and permanent housing program.
FCHN Feed Clothe and Help the Needy
Serves Englewood.
Friendship Center Chicago
Services northwest side of Chicago
Greater Chicago Food Depository
You can use this link to find food banks and sources near you. Click "Find Food" and input your address.
Howard Area Community Center Food Pantry
Located in Rogers Park. Serving the following zip codes: 60626, 60645, 60659, 60660, 60602
Meals on Wheels Chicago
Providing food for seniors and people with disabilities.
New Hope Community Food Pantry
Serving the following zip codes: 60630 60631 60646 60656 60706.
They also provide clothing as well as free healthcare services
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Use this link to find a NIFB pantry or soup kitchen near you.
Nourishing Hope
Providing food and social services.
Oak Park Community Fridge
Pilsen Food Pantry
Ravenswood Food Pantry
Providing a community kitchen and mobile food pantry.
The Love Fridge Chicago
Several locations throughout Chicago. You can drop off and pick up food. Open 24/7.
West Chicago Food Distribution
West Suburban Community Pantry
They also provide case management services, financial assistance, and financial education.