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.
Whole Foods Market One Dime at a Time
At participating Chicago-area Whole Foods Market locations through December 31, shoppers who bring reusable bags will be given the option to donate their rebate of 10 cents per bag to...
Shop for a Cause at Crate & Barrel
Crate & Barrel invites you to celebrate the holiday season by giving back. From November 1 through December 31, Crate & Barrel will invite customers to donate at the register...
Merchandise Mart Food Drive
Bring donations of shelf-stable food to the Merchandise Mart and help the Food Depository fill pantry shelves this holiday season and beyond. Volunteers will collect food and cash during this...
Metra Giving Day
Metra travelers will have the opportunity to make cash or credit card donations to support the Food Depository during the commute. Volunteers at Ogilvie and Millennium stations will collect funds...
Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus
WCIU, The U is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Jewel-Osco, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company, Beam Legal Team and MeTV FM in the fight against hunger in...
Wendy’s Gives Back
Wendy’s hosts quarterly Give Back Nights at select locations, donating 15% of the evening’s proceeds to the Food Depository. Participating locations will be listed here a week before the event.