Our Upcoming Events
Events at the Food Depository and in the community raise awareness and funds to support our mission. Every month brings new ways to engage, from special events to ongoing partnerships.
Our Annual Special Events
Every year we host a range of events to engage our community and support our mission to end hunger. View our list of special events for the year.
Our Ongoing Partnerships
Support the Food Depository while you shop and dine with select partners. Many local businesses and online retailers make contributions to the Food Depository when you take action. View our current partnerships.
March 2019
CHIditarod XIV
CHIditarod is Chicago’s Epic Shopping Cart Race. It’s a food drive, beauty pageant, talent show and fundraiser all in one. It’s possibly the world’s largest mobile food drive, benefiting the...
April 2019
Baconfest
More than 50 notable Chicago chefs provide tasting portions of their creative bacon-inspired dishes. A portion of the proceeds from the event, as well as the on-site raffle and food drive, benefits the Food Depository.
July 2019
Kicks for Community
Kicks for Community is the world’s largest charity kickball event, now in its fifteenth year. In this one-day tournament, more than 1,000 people on more than 60 teams will play...