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.
February 2020
Finance Speaker’s Luncheon
Join us for our Finance Committee Speaker’s Luncheon, featuring preeminent American political strategist David Axelrod. A plated lunch will be served. Proceeds from the event benefit the Food Depository.
March 2020
Foxtrot: Delivering Some Good
Through April 19, Foxtrot Chicago will be donating 10% from delivery orders to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
All you have to do is simply order the essentials you need and...
April 2020
Our City of Neighbors Livestream
The Food Depository is joining forces with other Chicago nonprofit organizations to present “Our City of Neighbors,” a one-hour livestream spotlighting local talent. Tune in Thursday, April 30 at 7...
May 2020
IL End Hunger Now Virtual Lobby Day
Join anti-hunger advocates from across Illinois for a day of action addressing the increased need for food assistance due to COVID-19. The annual End Hunger Now Lobby Day is taking...
Sweet Home Chicago Streaming Event
The Sweet Home Chicago Streaming Event on Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. will celebrate the togetherness and grit that makes Chicago special. The event, hosted by Deon Cole, will...
Binny’s Charity Auction
Binny’s Beverage is opening their cellar to help end hunger in Chicago. This one of a kind auction features bottles exclusively autographed by Cubs players during the team’s championship run....
June 2020
Takeout For Good
On Tuesday, June 2, select restaurants across Chicago will be donating 15-25% of sales to the Greater Chicago Food Depository as part of the Takeout For Good campaign. Take out...
Feed Chicago Summer Virtual Fest
Missing Chicago’s outdoor summer street fests? Don’t miss this virtual concert featuring the best of Chicago’s summer street fest performers, benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Join the Feed Chicago Summer...
The Chopping Block – Cook and Give Back for Good
As The Chopping Block navigates their new world of teaching people how to cook virtually, they would like to do some good at the same time. Learn the technique of...
July 2020
CHI-Together Drive-In Movies
Soldier Field is getting ready to kick off some summer fun! Starting Wednesday, July 8, there will be drive-in movies, concerts and other events in the south parking lot as part...