Resources for Partner Agencies

Stay up to date with the Food Depository, find helpful information in our resource library and share success stories from your program.

Support for Our Partners and Our Community

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Online Ordering

Easily place your online order in Agency Express.

Check Your Delivery Status

Enter your program number in Roadnet to check the status of your deliveries.

Food Notices & Recalls

Learn about current notices or recalls on select food products.

Trainings

Watch video training on software and program updates from staff of the Food Depository.

Contact Us

Contact the Partner Services team by email or call 773-247-3663.

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Featured Resources

Check out some of our highlighted resources to help you, your clients and your community.

Resource Library

Download more helpful resources, including information about nutrition education, helpful recipes, advocacy materials and more.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Nutrition Resources

Our nutrition website hosts a toolkit of resources to support your pantry's nutrition education programming and help community members easily incorporate healthy foods and improve their nutrition. Visit the English website or the Spanish website.

Health Resources

Our new health resources offer videos and fact sheets for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Access information on diabetes, heart disease, mental health and more via the English website or the Spanish website.

Food Recalls and Outbreaks

Get the latest

Access real-time notices of food related recalls and public health alerts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Partner Training Videos

Watch video trainings on software and program updates from staff of the Food Depository.

FY27 TEFAP & Civil Rights Training Registration

Please register for the FY27 TEFAP & Civil Rights Training. This annual training is required for all TEFAP-participating partners. Only attendance to one session is needed. After attending a session, you will receive in an email the training acknowledgement and USDA FY27 Contract.

Register today

ID and Address Policy Changes for Open Grocery Programs

This video is a recording of the Food Depository’s webinar on ID and Address intake changes going into effect July 1, 2025 for all open grocery programs. These shifts are driven by federal rule changes and a commitment to removing barriers for neighbors to access food resources in their community.

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Food Protection Manager (FPM) Certification Course

The Greater Chicago Food Depository offers monthly Food Protection Manager (FPM) Certification Courses for Partner organizations. This is an in-person, one-day course held at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Training dates available between August 6, 2026 and June 3, 2027.

Register today and sign up for a training date

Link2Feed Monthly Training

The Greater Chicago Food Depository provides monthly virtual Link2Feed trainings for new coordinators, staff, and volunteers who need to learn how to use the Link2Feed system. See the registration links below and sign up for our monthly training.

Registration Links

Second Friday Training: Link2Feed – Second Friday Registration Link

Fourth Monday Training: Link2Feed – Fourth Monday Registration Link