Find Food
Search our map to find food near you.
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Call before you go to confirm hours and requirements.
- If you are in need of assistance with your search, please call the Food Depository at 773-247-3663.
- Our network is here to help anyone in need of food. Learn more about visiting a food program.
- For services outside of Cook County, please visit Feeding America’s directory of food banks.
Free diapers for families
Nearly 6 million diapers will be delivered across our network of partners through June 2022. Find a distribution site near you.
Benefits outreach assistance
For assistance with SNAP (food stamps) or Medicaid benefits, call us at 773-843-5416, or fill out our referral form.
Learn more about benefits outreach.
How to find a free food pantry near me
The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s find food map can help you find a food pantry or food program near you. Search the map to find free food or a hot meal at a food pantry, soup kitchen, shelter, mobile program or food program in Chicago and Cook County. Use the map filters to find a food pantry that is open today or on the day that works best for you to visit.
The Food Depository is Chicago’s food bank. We provide food for people facing hunger and food insecurity. Visit a food distribution today to receive healthy food and groceries for yourself and your family.