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Frequently Asked Questions for Donors

We’re here to help. Thank you for supporting the Food Depository.

How can I request a receipt for my donations for tax purposes?

Follow this link to request a summarized receipt for your contributions to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Thank you for your support!

How can I donate?

There are a variety of ways that you can donate to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Some options include: donate online, donating by mail, donating stocks & securities, giving through donor advised funds or IRAs, creating a monthly gift, ordering tribute cards by mail, and food donations. You can find more information about these options here.

How do I update my contact information or recurring donation details?

Follow this link to login to your user profile. Your profile is automatically created when you make an online gift. Your profile will allow you to update the donation amount, gift processing date, gift duration, credit card information, or cancel a recurring gift. To login, please enter the email used to donate and password. If you forgot your password, select “Forgot my password,” type your email address, and a password reset will be sent to your email.

I am interested in making a donation of goods. What items can I donate?

We accept donations of products from many types of food businesses. For more information about what items you can donate or to follow up with Food Depository staff, visit our Food Industry Donations page.

If you would like to host a food drive, please visit myfooddrive.org to get started and find a list of our most-needed food drive items.

What is the preferred method to donate?

If you are planning on making a one-time donation, we suggest using our donation page or sending a check by mail. If you would like to make a recurring donation, select “Make this a monthly recurring gift.”  We accept online gifts via credit card, ACH Transfer, PayPal and mobile wallet (Apple Pay/Google Wallet). Donate online here.

Please use the following information to donate by check:

Send checks to:
Greater Chicago Food Depository
4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
Please make checks payable to:
Greater Chicago Food Depository

Are donations tax deductible?

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law – consult your Tax Professional for advice.

How do I know if my company matches gifts?

Many employers provide matching funds when you make charitable donations. Search for your company using this link and identify if they match gifts to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. If your company matches gifts, there will be a “Go to Matching Gift Form” link that can be used to set up your matching gift.

Where can I get copies of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s tax forms?

Download pdfs of tax documents that you need from this page.

Our federal tax ID (EIN) is 36-2971864.

Where is my donation going?

Your gift is always used efficiently: 91% of every donation goes directly to hunger relief programs. Our annual reports provide full details on how we use funds. If you want to designate your gift to a specific program, please make a note in the Additional Notes field on the donation form.

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Phone: 773-247-3663

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The Food Depository is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2971864

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