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Give to Support Our Neighbors and End Hunger

Help feed a family in Cook County and change a life by investing in programs that address the root causes of hunger.

Help Those Facing Hunger

No one should have to choose between buying groceries for their family or paying essential bills. With your support today, they won’t have to. Give now to help put healthy food on the table in homes across Chicago and Cook County!

Types of Donations

Explore Options for Donating to the Food Depository

90 cents of every dollar supports our programs and services.

Because of our financial stability, transparency and commitment to best practices, we are recognized as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator.

Whether you make a one-time gift or are looking to make a lasting, sustainable difference, we’re committed to making every gift go further to create a lasting impact.

Make a one-time donation now

Make your donation go further with an employer-sponsored matching gift program.

Become a Partner for All Seasons with a monthly recurring donation that helps provide food and hope all year long.

Leave a gift in honor of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion.

Make a donation of stocks and securities to support your community.

Donate over a period of time and access immediate tax deductions with a DAF.

Leave a lasting legacy of our commitment to end hunger and create a long-term impact with a gift in your will or trust.

Start a fundraiser with friends, family or coworkers and make an immediate difference in our community.

Find out how your company or business can become a charitable partner and make an impact in our commitment to ending hunger.

Why Give to the Greater Chicago Food Depository

MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT
MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT

Every dollar makes a difference.

The Food Depository is Chicago’s Food Bank. We partner with over 800 food pantries, meal programs and partner organizations across Cook County to ensure our neighbors have the food they need to thrive. A one-time $100 gift helps provide 300 meals. A monthly recurring donation helps provide meals and other hunger relief programs all year long. Join our commitment to end hunger and address its root causes.

1 in 4 Chicago Children is Currently At Risk of Food Insecurity

No one should experience hunger. You can help.

76.4 M
meals provided across all of our food programs during our 2023 fiscal year
1.9 M
households served by our network of free grocery partners during our 2023 fiscal year
20457
volunteers helped us repack and distribute food to our neighbors during our 2023 fiscal year
$ 19 M
invested in our network of food pantry and program partners since 2020

How to Give

Give in the Way Most Convenient for You

There isn’t just one way to give back.

“We’re able to say to people – newly arrived individuals, people that have been here for years, people that are without employment – that they’re able to come here and supplement their tables with wonderful food.”

By donating to the Food Depository, you’re supporting our network of community organizations and programs like St. Gall Catholic Church in Gage Park. For more than 20 years, St. Gall’s food pantry has helped families access healthy food.

Read about how support from the Food Depository helped St. Gall to renovate their space

Reverend Matt Foley
Pastor of St. Gall Catholic Church

FAQs

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Don’t see your question below? You can reach out to us at any time.

Contact Us

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.

There are a variety of ways that you can donate to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository. You can donate online, donate by mail, donate stocks & securities, give through donor advised funds or IRAs, create a monthly gift and more.

Visit our donor portal to update your recurring donation details or payment method. Your profile is automatically created when you make an online gift.

You can access the donor portal by clicking the link in any donation receipts you receive via email or visit the portal directly and enter the email address that you used when you made the gift. You will be sent a login link that will allow you direct access to the donor portal.

Your profile will allow you to update your recurring donation amount, gift processing date, length of recurring plan, payment information or cancel a recurring gift. If you need additional assistance or if you’re unable to access your donor portal, please send us a message or call us at 773-247-3663.

We accept donations of products from many types of food businesses. For businesses looking for information what items you can donate or to follow up with Food Depository staff, learn more about making a commercial food donation.

Individuals are encouraged to start a virtual food drive.

You can donate online or send a check by mail. We accept online gifts via credit card, ACH Transfer, PayPal and mobile wallet (Apple Pay/Google Wallet).

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

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.

Download pdfs of tax documents that you need.

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

Your gift is always used efficiently: 90% 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 comments section of the donation screen.

The Nourish Project

Support the Nourish Project

Serving our neighbors in need starts with understanding what those needs are. As communities continue to face hunger, the need for resources to fight food insecurity is higher than ever.

In 2022, we broke ground on a new prepared meal facility that will increase the number of healthy, prepared meals distributed, while also creating jobs and economic impact for populations and communities that have been historically impacted by inequity and disinvestment.

Learn more about the Nourish Project

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Take Action and Get Involved at the Food Depository Today

Donate your voice and your time — and drive change through action.

Giving back to your community comes in many forms. Help us build awareness, feed a neighbor and advocate for policies that help address the underlying causes of hunger.

Give to Help End Hunger In Our Community

Your neighbors need your help. Give back with a donation today and start making an immediate impact.