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.

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.

2023 AT A GLANCE

692773

LBS. FOOD DONATED

836

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLDS SERVED PER MONTH

9694

VOLUNTEER HOURS

UPCOMING EVENTS

We’re Hiring!

Common Pantry is seeking a full-time facilities manager to address and manage the increased responsibilities of building ownership.

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New Tuesday Distribution Hours

Starting February 6, 2024 we will have Tuesday distribution hours from 4-6pm offering pre-packaged to-go groceries.

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Join Common Kids and host a Spring Cleaning Supply Drive!

Calling all students or any youth who want to organize a supply drive in March!

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We have moved!

We’re excited to announce that all programs and services will begin at our new home at 3908 N Lincoln Ave on August 2, 2023!

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Client Spotlight- Meet Charles

Charles first came to Common Pantry when he was experiencing homelessness, living on the streets and staying at shelters.

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Host a Food Drive

Did you know that there were 118 community held food drives in 2022. Host your own in 2023 and lets help feed the hungry!

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OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY

CLIENT STORIES

For Chicago resident Dionne, things were looking pretty bleak a few months ago. A change in her living situation left her without a home, and led her to stay in a shelter. Without steady employment, Dionne wasn’t sure what her future held.

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Could feed a family of four for a month

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The cost to Sponsor a Wednesday Hot Lunch

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Supports a months worth of home delivery groceries

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