Our office has compiled a list of food pantries in the area for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We aim to update this list as we gather new information.

46th Ward Food Resources

Nourishing Hope - Sheridan Market (formerly Lakeview Pantry)

Common Pantry

  • 3908 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

  • (773) 327-0553

  • Serves free lunch on Wednesdays and has a walk-in pantry

Care for Real

  • 5339 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 769-6182

  • Food pantry Mon: 4 pm-6 pm; Wed: 9 am-12 pm; Sat: 9 am-1pm

Ezra

  • 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 275-0866

  • Food pantry

Cornerstone Community Center

  • 4628 N. Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 271-8163

  • Food pantry on Wednesdays @ 9:30-11 am (must bring ID)

Ravenswood Community Services

  • 1757 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 769-0282

  • Serves dinner and has a food pantry and community kitchen

St. Thomas of Canterbury

  • 4827 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 878-2114

  • Serves dinner Tuesdays & Fridays 5:30-6:30 pm

  • Food pantry Mondays & Thursday 9-11:30 am

Temple Sholom

  • 3480 N. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, IL 60657

  • (773) 525-4707

  • Serves dinner every Monday 5:00-6:00 pm

Uplift High School

  • 900 W. Wilson Ave. Chicago, IL 60640

  • (773) 534-2875

  • Food giveaway every Wednesday at 3 pm.

THANKSGIVING / HOLIDAY EVENTS:

ONE Northside Violence Prevention Team / Communities Partnering for Peace Turkey Giveaway

Date: 11/21/2025

First come, first served Turkey pick-up locations: 

  • 3 pm - Argyle & Winthrop

  • 4 pm - Agatite & Sheridan (Dollar Tree parking lot)

  • 5 pm - 4544 N. Broadway (in front of the 46th Ward Aldermanic Office)

While supplies last - First come first serve

Bring a cart or sturdy bag to carry the turkey home

The Center on Halsted Thanksgiving Celebration

Date: 11/27/2025, 10 am - 1 pm

Location: 3656 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

FREE event open to all ages. Vegetarian and vegan meals available by request. Please email any questions to Pride in Aging staff at prideinagingstaff@centeronhalsted.org

  • 9:30. am - Coffee

  • 11 am - Doors open

  • 12 pm - Meal

  • 1:30 pm - Thanksgiving Bingo

Register for this event by clicking HERE.