FOOD ASSISTANCE

Our Food Pantry ALWAYS accepts new customers. First come, first serve. Food distribution is Mondays from 2pm to 4 pm and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12pm. The Food Pantry is now Client Choice. Client Choice is a style of pantry that gives the client control over what foods they will take home to their families. This style of pantry offers an opportunity to interact more with the client and talk to them about their food and health needs; it also cuts down on food waste. It’s simple, clients are more likely to eat the foods they choose for themselves.

We are located at 7648 North Paulina St., Chicago, IL. 60626

You must live inside of our boundaries: Zip codes accepted are 60626, 60645, 60659, 60660, 60202 & 60201.

Please bring your ID or proof of address (like gas, electric bill, etc.)

You can call our main number at 773-262-6622 and press 0 to speak with the operator for more information.

You can also contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository to learn more about food resources near you. The Depository’s phone number is 773-247-3663, or you can visit their website at www.chicagosfoodbank.org.

Please note: we also distribute diapers (BRING MEDICAL CARD OR PROOF THAT YOU HAVE A CHILD like a birth certificate) sizes 1 to 6 (newborn to 18 months), and depending on the week, we have laundry detergent, body wash, shampoo, hand soap, etc.

Howard and Evanston Community Center's Food Pantry feeds nearly 12,000 low-income families and individuals every year.