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Every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11:30am, we offer 5-7 days of emergency food monthly per family. First-time visitors should bring an ID or document with their name and address. The pantry serves residents from ZIP codes 60630, 60631, 60646, 60656, 60706, and 60634. All are welcome on their first visit, regardless of residence.

Food Distribution Procedure

You can visit the pantry once per month. When you can visit the pantry depends on the first letter of your last name. Here's how it works:

  • If your last name starts with A, B, C, D, E, or F, come on the first Tuesday of the month.

  • If your last name starts with G, H, I, J, K, or L, come on the second Tuesday of the month.

  • If your last name starts with M, N, O, P, Q, or R, come on the third Tuesday of the month.

  • If your last name starts with S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z, come on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

  • Please come only on the week designated by your last name.

2026 Distribution Dates — Last Names Beginning With:
A–F G–L M–R S–Z
January13132027
February3101724
March3101724
April7142128
May5121926
June291623
July7142128
August4111825
September181522
October6132027
November3101724
December1815—

The pantry will be closed: June 29–30 and December 28–29, 2026, and January 4–5, 2027.

For example, if someone’s last name is “Jones,” they would look at the “Second Tuesday” schedule because last names starting with G–L go the Second Tuesday. For November, Jones would visit the pantry on November 12.

*The pantry will be closed on the following dates in 2025:  September 30, December 29 and 30.  In 2026, we will be closed on January 5 and 6. 

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Other Important Information

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    • There's a drive-through service on the fourth Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

    • You can use this instead of coming on your regular week.

    • If you use the drive-through, you can't come again that month.

  • The pantry will be closed on the following dates in 2025:  September 30, December 29 and 30.  In 2026, we will be closed on January 5 and 6. 

  • We provide a 5-7 day emergency supply of food to those in need once per month.

  • The pantry serves residents of Chicago's ZIP codes: 60630, 60631, 60646, 60656, 60706, and 60634. If you live outside these areas, we can help direct you to a food pantry closer to your home. Everyone is welcome the first time they visit, regardless of ZIP code.

  • Please bring a form of identification, such as an ID card or a utility bill that shows your name and address.

  • The pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Additionally, we offer a drive-through service on the last Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Please only come on the week designated by your last name or to the drive through service.

  • We are located at 6125 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.

  • For more information or assistance, call us at (773) 775-1215 or email us at directornewhopefoodpantry@gmail.com. You can also fill out this contact form.