RESOURCES

1856 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
872-282-2252
Pantry open Tuesdays 2-6 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Older adult community boxes available first and third Wednesdays of the month 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Garfield Park

Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc. (GCFD)

3334 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
773-722-1144
Open Tuesdays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m - 2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Greater Holy Temple COGIC (GCFD)

246 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
773-722-9430
Open Fridays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Gladstone Park

New Hope Community Food Pantry (GCFD)

6125 W Foster, Chicago, IL 60630
773-775-1215
Open Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- The organization requests that you visit on the Tuesday of the month in accordance with the first letter of your last name with this system:
  - 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.
- They also require ID or document with your name and address.

Hermosa

Life Impacters Foundation

2100 N Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
773-647-0000
Hot meal program open Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m., Wednesdays 5 - 7 p.m.
Pantry and grocery distribution Mondays 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.

New Hope Bible Church

1815 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
773-394-2860
Open Thursdays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Humboldt Park

European American Association

2827 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
773-342-5868
Open Thursdays 2-4 p.m.

Chicago Dream Center

2704 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
773-799-9023
Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

St John UCC

2442 W Moffat St. Chicago, IL 60647
773-772-4161
Open Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

El Mercadito

3533 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
773-276-4900
Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., and online market pickup open the third Thursday of the month from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Harbor Light Corps (GCFD)

825 N Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
312-667-2380
Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1-3 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (GCFD)

3814 West Iowa Street, Chicago, IL 60651
773-486-8431
Open first Saturday of the month 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Irving Park

Irving Park Community Food Pantry

4256 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
773-283-6296
Open Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and the second Tuesday of every month 6 - 7 p.m.

Rincon Family Services

3710 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
773-564 -9070
Open Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or while supplies last

Lincoln Park

St Teresa of Avila Parish (GCFD)

1950 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
773-528-6650
Hot meal program Fridays 4-6 p.m.
Food pantry open Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Logan Square

St Sylvester Parish

2915 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60647
773-235-3646
Open Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Chicago Hope Center

2505 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
773-499-9763
Older adult commodity boxes available Fridays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Food pantry open Mondays 4-6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

North Center

Common Pantry (GCFD)

3908 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
773-327-0553
Open Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays 1-4 p.m.

Old Irving Park

Polish American Association

3834 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
773-282-8206
Open Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Irving Park Corps Community Center

5020 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
773-794-6207
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ravenswood

The Hub (Nourishing Hope)

5151 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
773-525-1777
Open Thursdays 2-7 p.m. - Registration required!

Uptown

Sheridan Market (Nourishing Hope)

3945 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-1777
Open Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Registration required!

West Humboldt Park

St Francis of Assisi Parish (GCFD)

932 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
312-810-0844
Open Wednesdays and Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m.

West Town

Nourishing Hope HQ

1716 W. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622
773-525-1777
Drive-thru pantry open Fridays 1 - 4 p.m., Saturdays 12 - 3 p.m. Registration required!

Northwestern University Settlement Association

1400 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
773-278-7471
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

St Stanislaus Kostka (GCFD)

1351 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
773-545-8300
Open Monday-Thursday 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Wicker Park

St Aloysius

1510 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
773- 278-4808
Open Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

RESOURCES FOR OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY

WELCOMING CENTERS
What is a Welcoming Center?

The Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) are a network of 34 full-service locations across the state, offering free, comprehensive support services to all immigrants and refugees in Illinois—regardless of immigration status.

What to Expect:

Personalized case management and support in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
Assistance accessing benefits and services from state, federal, and local social service agencies.
Development of Community Alliances to improve service coordination and strengthen local support networks.
Community education workshops to empower and inform immigrant and refugee communities.

A list of welcoming centers can be found here: IDHS: Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC)

Welcoming Centers around the 20th District

Erie Neighborhood House

1701 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60622
312-563-5800
Open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Centro San Bonifacio Welcome Bienvenidos

2959 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60641
773-453-5327
Open Monday - Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hana Center

4300 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
773-583-5501
Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Heartland Human Care Services

5715 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
773-433-1200
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Heartland Human Care Services

2732 N Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
773-433-1200
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Metropolitan Family Services

3249 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
773-371-3700
Open Monday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Onward House

5413 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
773-622-3215
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Rincon Family Services Administrative Office

3710 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60618.
773-564 -9070
773-754-89 89
Open Monday - Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Rincon Family Services Resource Center

5457 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
888-215-0513
773-417-3293
Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Hours may vary - call beforehand)

Rincon Family Services Hilda Frontany Center

5453 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
(888) 215-0513
(773)417-3293
Open Monday - Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Family Focus

4878 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
773-276-0940
Open Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance for detained loved ones

If your loved one has been detained by ICE, The Resurrection Project offers a form to collect key details about the detention. This form serves as documentation and helps the organization respond effectively. Once submitted, they typically provide resources and support within 1–2 business days.

Detained Loved One Form

Illinois Access to Justice Network

This network provides high-quality legal services in communities across Illinois. Services include help with:

Immigration matters
Criminal, civil, and administrative legal issues

Contact for Legal Help: 312-666-1323

Cook County Immigration assistance

The Immigration Division of the Cook County Public Defender's Office works to protect noncitizen clients from deportation. It assists public defenders in identifying potential immigration consequences of criminal cases and suggests alternative resolutions. Additionally, the division's attorneys represent noncitizens in proceedings before the Chicago Immigration Court.

Immigration Division | Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender

Illinois Immigration assistance

A complete guide to help immigrant communities in Illinois understand their rights and connect with essential services.

IL IMMIGRATION INFO | Know Your Rights

ICIRR Family Support Hotline

Need Support? Call the Family Support Hotline for assistance:
1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY

(1-855-435-7693)

Support available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Polish

Hotline Call Options Include:
• Reporting Trust Act violations
• Reporting ICE activity or getting help locating someone in ICE custody
• Connecting with an immigration attorney
• Assistance with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Accessing healthcare resources for immigrants and refugees
• Updates on public charge policies
• Support with workplace rights, issues, or safety for immigrants

Illinois Immigration Information Hub
illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

Rights Information: Offers “Know Your Rights” materials like wallet cards and flyers.
Legal Help: Provides hotline support and legal aid contacts for detained individuals.
Safety Prep: Includes guides on ICE preparedness, emergency plans, and fraud prevention.
Multilingual: Available in over 10 languages for broad accessibility.
Community-Backed: Created by Illinois immigrant rights groups and local government partners

HEALTH RESOURCES

Free & Charitable Clinics

Old Irving Park Community Clinic

5425 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60641
773-427-0298
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CommunityHealth

2611 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
773-395-9900
Open Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 4-5:30 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

FQHCs offer medical services on a sliding fee scale based on income, regardless of insurance status.

Find a clinic: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

These clinics are available throughout Illinois and offer services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is facing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 anytime.
• Available 24/7
• Free and confidential
• Support for individuals, loved ones, and caregivers

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Chicago Public Library - Albany Park Branch

3401 W. Foster Ave.
(773) 539-5450
Hours: M and W 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; T and Th 12-8 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Belmont Branch

1659 W. Melrose St.
(312) 744-0166
Hours: M and W 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; T and Th 12-8 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library – Logan Square Branch

3030 W. Fullerton Ave.
(312) 744-5295
Hours: M and W 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; T and Th 12-8 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library – Humboldt Park Branch

1605 N. Troy St.
(312) 744-2244
Hours: M and W 12-8 p.m.; T and Th 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library – Portage-Cragin Branch

5108 W. Belmont Ave.
(312) 744-0152
Hours: M and W 12-8 p.m.; T and Th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library - Independence Branch

4024 N. Elston Ave.
(312) 744-0900
Hours: M and W 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; T and Th 12-8 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library – Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch

1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(312) 744-6022
Hours: M and W 12-8 p.m.; T and Th 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m., closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch

1150 W. Fullerton Ave.
(312) 744-1926
Hours: M and W 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; T and Th 12-8 p.m.; Fri and Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5, closed 1/1/26, 1/19/26, 2/12/26, 2/16/26 and 3/2/26

Kilbourn Park