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Additional Ways to Support Our Mission to End Hunger

Attend an event, buy Food Depository merch and support our mission when you shop and dine.

Cause Marketing Partnerships

End Hunger By Supporting Local Businesses

Local, community-minded businesses support our neighbors throughout Cook County with cause marketing partnerships. When you shop with our partners, your purchase will support our mission to end hunger and its root causes.

We welcome partnerships with established businesses that are aligned with the Food Depository’s values.

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Connect Roasters

For each pound of Ethiopian Guji or Congo Umoji coffees sold, Connect Roasters donates three meals to our mission.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Throughout 2023, monthly ice cream social fundraisers at Jeni’s locations across Chicagoland will donate 25% of sales from that location. Keep an eye on our event calendar for details.

Line 39 Wines “Plate It Forward”

All holiday season, a portion of sales from Line 39 wine bottles, including those with special Greater Chicago Food Depository branded bottle-neckers, will benefit the Food Depository.

Mariano’s Grand Giving

In partnership with Curtis Granderson’s Grand Kids Foundation, Mariano’s customers can donate at any store register during November to support the Food Depository.

Local Events Making An Impact for Our Chicago and Cook County Neighbors

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FEATURED EVENT

November 1 - November 30

Mariano's Grand Giving

In partnership with Curtis Granderson’s Grand Kids Foundation, Mariano’s shoppers can donate at any store register during November to support the Food Depository and help end hunger…

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Shop Our Store

Apparel and Accessories That Give Back

Shop the Food Depository merch store to support our mission with fun apparel and accessories for friends, family, kids – and even pets. Find unique designs, including items from local Chicago artists, to wear at your next volunteer day or to help spread the word about food insecurity.

Net proceeds support our mission of ending hunger in our community.

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Take Action

Become a Social Ambassador

Help us spread the word online about our mission to end hunger in Chicago and Cook County. By sharing about the impact of hunger online, you can expand our reach and encourage your network to take action against food insecurity.

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Get Opportunities to Give Back in Your Inbox

We’ll send you the latest updates on hunger, giving back opportunities and news about our programs so you can make a bigger impact.

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

Donate and make a critical impact in the work we do through a one-time gift, monthly donation, tribute gift, stock gift or more.
Volunteer

Explore our volunteer opportunities and sign up to help at our facility or in the community.
Advocate

Lift your voice to support our advocacy efforts that address the root causes of hunger.
Learn

Discover more about food insecurity and its impact on our community.

You Can Give Back To Help End To Hunger

Your support helps nourish our neighbors in need.

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