Resources for Refugees and Volunteers

Greater Chicago Food Depository - The Greater Chicago Food Depository partners with local food pantries to provide food assistance across Chicago, including neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.

• Address: 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
• Phone: 773.247.3663

North Park Friendship Center - Offers groceries, produce, and personal care items free of charge to low-income residents and recently resettled families in the North Park area.

• Address: 3448 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
• Phone: 773.267.8395

Muslim Women Resource Center Food Pantry - Provides culturally appropriate groceries and basic necessities to refugees and low-income families, especially those from Muslim and immigrant backgrounds and other resources to Muslim women and their families.

• Address: 6445 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
• Phone: 773.764.1686

Care for Real - Provides free groceries, clothing, and personal care items. They also offer a “client choice” food pantry where families can select their preferred items.

• Address: 5339 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
• Phone: 773.769.6182

The Friendship Center - A food pantry and free store offering food, clothing, hygiene products, and household goods to low-income families, including refugees and immigrants.

• Address: 2711 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
• Phone: 773.907.6388

Lakeview Pantry - Lakeview Pantry offers food assistance, social services, and mental health counseling. They provide weekly groceries, clothing, and referrals to additional services.

• Address: 3945 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
• Phone: 773.525.1777

Howard Area Community Center Food Pantry - Provides food and essential supplies to families in need, with additional services for housing, health, and employment support, especially for immigrant communities.

• Address: 7648 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
• Phone: 773.262.6622

Casa Central - Casa Central offers services to Latino families, including senior programs, family support, housing assistance, and emergency food.

• Address: 1343 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
• Phone: 773.645.2300

Working Bikes - Refurbishes donated bikes and distributes them to individuals in need, including low-income and immigrant communities.

• Address: 2434 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
• Phone: 773.847.5440

Chicago Furniture Bank - Distributes furniture and household essentials to families transitioning from homelessness and other underserved individuals.

• Address: 4801 S. Whipple St., Chicago, IL 60632
• Phone: 312.752.0211

Family Focus - Supports families with parenting education, early childhood development, and support for immigrant and refugee families.

• Address: 310 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60607
• Phone: 312.421.5200

Onward House - Provides family support services, including early childhood education, workforce development, and community programs.

• Address: 5413 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
• Phone: 773.622.3215