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How to Get Food

Every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11:30am, we offer 5-7 days of emergency food monthly per family. First-time visitors should bring an ID or document with their name and address. The pantry serves residents from ZIP codes 60630, 60631, 60646, 60656, 60706, and 60634. All are welcome on their first visit, regardless of residence.

Food Distribution Procedure

When you can visit the pantry depends on the first letter of your last name. Here's how it works:

  • If your last name starts with A, B, C, D, E, or F, come on the first week of the month.

  • If your last name starts with G, H, I, J, K, or L, come on the second week of the month.

  • If your last name starts with M, N, O, P, Q, or R, come on the third week of the month.

  • If your last name starts with S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z, come on the fourth week of the month.

For example, if someone’s last name is “Jones,” they would look at the “Week 2” schedule because last names starting with G–L go in Week 2. For November, Jones would visit the pantry on November 12.

Month Week 1
(A-F)		 Week 2
(G-L)		 Week 3
(M-R)		 Week 4
(S-Z)		 Drive-Through
(All)
September 3 10 17 24 30
October 1 8 15 22 28
November 5 12 19 26 25
December 3 10 17 3, 10 or 17 16

In addition to food, we offer support services such as SNAP applications, senior travel discount applications, and gently used clothing.

In partnership with Amita Health, we also provide basic healthcare services.

Other Important Information

    • There's a drive-through service on the last Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

    • You can use this instead of coming on your regular week.

    • If you use the drive-through, you can't come again that month.

  • We will be closed December 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2024, and January 2, 2025

  • We provide a 5-7 day emergency supply of food to those in need once per month. We also offer services such as blood pressure screenings, SNAP assistance, and free healthcare services through partnerships. Additionally, we distribute school supplies and special items like spring baskets.

  • The pantry serves residents of Chicago's ZIP codes: 60630, 60631, 60646, 60656, 60706, and 60634. If you live outside these areas, we can help direct you to a food pantry closer to your home. Everyone is welcome the first time they visit, regardless of ZIP code.

  • Please bring a form of identification, such as an ID card or a utility bill that shows your name and address.

  • The pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Additionally, we offer a drive-through service on the last Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Please only come on the week designated by your last name or to the drive through service.

  • We are located at 6125 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.

  • For more information or assistance, call us at (773) 775-1215 or email us at directornewhopefoodpantry@gmail.com. You can also fill out this contact form.