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.
October 2019
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...
November 2019
Grand Giving at Mariano’s
Every November, Curtis Granderson and the Grand Kids Foundation host Grand Giving. This national food insecurity campaign and fundraiser has donated more than 35 million meals to children and families...
WGN Drive-Thru Food Drive
Join WGN for their annual Drive-Thru Food Drive! Stop by the WGN-TV studios to drop off shelf-stable food items. Your food drive contributions will help supply our network of pantries...
Turkey Trot 5K & 8K
Gather your flock and join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition. Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, you’ll join fellow runners, joggers and walkers in some lighthearted fun while ensuring...