Turn Compassion Into Action: Start a Fundraiser

Chicago has what it takes to end hunger. We just need you. Inspire your network to support our neighbors through a fundraiser or virtual food drive.

MAKE AN IMMEDIATE DIFFERENCE IN CHICAGO

Hosting or supporting a fundraiser is a meaningful way to make an immediate difference in our community. Fundraise for a personal milestone, a company event, or because you believe that every neighbor deserves the food they need to thrive. Every dollar provides meals and advances solutions to end hunger for good.

Questions, ideas, or issues with your campaign? Contact Calvin Foucault, Manager of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, at [email protected] or 773-843-2748.

How Your Fundraiser Supports Our Mission to End Hunger

Individual fundraisers, virtual food drives, and financial donations allow us to leverage our purchasing power to make each dollar donated go further — purchasing food in large quantities that is most needed in our communities.

When you host a fundraiser for the Food Depository, you take a step toward impacting the people around you. You become a community leader. And most of all, you nourish your neighbors.

Every $1 donated to the Food Depository helps provide 3 nutritious meals for our neighbors

Need Some Inspiration?

Check out these successful fundraisers.

Friends and Family

When 11-year-old Ray heard about food insecurity in Chicago, he started a holiday fundraiser with his family and friends. He raised the equivalent of over 15,000 meals for neighbors in need.

Set Sail to End Hunger

The annual neighborhood music and arts festival in Berwyn supports the Food Depository by fundraising with the attendees and musical acts.

The Malort 5K

The annual Malort 5K race is also a fundraiser for the Food Depository. The winner receives a bottle of Malort. The last place finisher gets two bottles.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon

We are grateful to the Chicago marathon runners who join the Food Depository charity team each year to raise funds and race to end hunger.

Streaming Marathon

The 15th annual Zelda Dungeon Marathon on Twitch features competitive races, trivia, and fundraising support for the Food Depository.

Art Auction

Glenview abstract artist Emmett Kyoshi Wilson auctioned off an acclaimed piece to raise over 12,000 meals for Chicago and Cook County families.

Every dollar makes a difference

Now it's your turn. How will you help feed your neighbors?

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Tips for a Successful Fundraiser

Create a campaign and set a goal

Personalize your fundraiser with a profile picture and a message about why ending hunger matters to you.

Share it with your network

Use your network to raise funds, sharing your campaign with family, friends, co-workers, and more via social media, email, text, and word of mouth.

Thank your supporters

After you reach your goal, be sure to thank everyone for donating to your cause and supporting the Food Depository. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger.

Giving Back Programs

Find Your Best Path for Giving Back

Individuals, families, colleagues, organizations — the people who give back to the community through the Greater Chicago Food Depository differ. Yet, we all share a belief in taking action and making a difference.

For Individuals & Families

See how other neighbors and families give back to the community.

For Corporations & Organizations

Explore our corporate support and workplace giving back programs.

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Take Action and Make a Difference Today

Donate time. Be a food pantry volunteer for one day. Sign a petition. Donate money. Donate food. Making change starts with you.

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