01.
VOLUNTEER
Your time is a valuable gift that keeps our pantry thriving. Groups, kids and families welcome.
02.
DONATE
Every $1 we receive provides four meals. Consider hosting or sponsoring an event.
03.
GET HELP
We supply free hot meals, produce and groceries. Common Community provides social service assistance.
2017 At A Glance
lbs. Food Donated
Families served per month, on average
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Our stories
03
Aug
50 Year Anniversary
Common Pantry has been serving our neighbors on the North Side since 1967, thanks to our dedicated, staff, volunteers and donors....
07
Mar
Common Pantry Announces Appointment of Margaret O’Conor as Executive Director
Margaret O’Conor, MA, has been named the new executive director of Common Pantry and is scheduled to start on March 13....
18
Sep
Help Us End Childhood Hunger
One in six kids in the U.S. experiences hunger. Watch the story of a local family that comes to Common Pantry for nutritious food....
UPCOMING EVENTS
Group Volunteer Opportunity: Hunger Walk
Join Pantry staff and volunteers as we walk to end hunger at Jackson Park. Great for large groups and transportation provided.
Save The Date: IAYN 2018
Mark your calendar for our biggest event of the year: I Am Your Neighbor 2018, to be hosted at Architectural Artifacts on Friday, Oct. 5.
OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY
“Volunteering at Common Pantry offers the chance to give something back to the community and make a difference to the people around me. It also strengthens my compassion for others and provides an opportunity to meet new people.”
Katherine
"The respect and caring that all the volunteers show our clients makes each day special. If everyone just cared about others, we'd be in a really great place."
Pam