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.
May 2020
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...
September 2020
86 Hunger
September is Hunger Action Month. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is once again partnering with Chicagoland restaurants to raise awareness of...
Nourishing Neighbors
The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Jewel Osco’s Nourishing Neighbors are teaming up to ensure every child in our community has access to a healthy breakfast. When you visit participating Jewel...
Larry’s Prime Rib – Dine & Donate
This September give and receive with Lawry’s Prime Rib. Donate $10 to The Food Depository when you dine during September and receive a $25 Bonus reward on your VIP Rewards...
October 2020
Shop Your Heart Out
It pays to be kind. Westfield Old Orchard is offering 10 days of VIP Deals supporting local and national non-profits. Donate $10 to the Food Depository to receive exclusive offers...
November 2020
WGN Morning News Food Drive
WGN TV’s Ana Belaval will be reporting live from the Food Depository on November 20 from 5-10 am. This year, WGN’s annual food drive is a virtual event. Viewers are...
