SNAP / Food Assistance Resources

Details: Category: Resources; Monday, July 13, 2026 12:27 PM

FOOD RESOURCES

Illinois offers a variety of programs to help individuals and families access nutritious food.

SNAP Program

RECENT SNAP PROGRAM UPDATES

The federal government has implemented stricter SNAP work requirements for adults aged 18-64 without dependents. Visit ABE’s website to learn more about these work requirements and how it affects you: illinois.gov/access/
Due to potential federal funding interruptions, Illinois is directing $20 million to food banks, which are bracing for increased demand.
In July 2025, President Trump signed a new federal law removing SNAP eligibility for certain immigrants who are legally present in the country. Learn whether your immigration status qualifies you for SNAP here: org/updates/snap-citizenship/

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly funds to help eligible individuals buy groceries.

For assistance applying:

chicagosfoodbank.org/get-help/benefits-outreach/snap-referral

Call IDHS toll-free line ABE Help Line at 1-800-843-6154 (Voice), Nextalk 1-800-324-5553, 711 TTY Relay, or our office at (217) 782-8191 if you have questions or need help with the application.

Find a food pantry near you using the interactive map from the Greater Chicago Food Depository or
We Got You Illinois
Interactive “Find Food Today” tool.
Metro Chicago interactive tool

Food Pantries and Kitchens

Community organizations and food banks operate across the state. You can locate a nearby pantry using resources like Feeding Illinois.

FOOD PANTRY + SNAP CONNECTIONS

Please call the food pantries listed below before your visit to confirm days and times of operation and necessary documents you may need to bring with you.

Greater Chicago Food Repository: ChicagosFoodbank.org

Food Pantries around the 20th District

Albany Park

Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement – Food Distribution Center

4850 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
773-383-0276
Open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

New Life Community Church - Albany Park

4540 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
708-493-3676
Open first Tuesday of the month 4 - 6 p.m.

Tabor Lutheran Church

3542 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
773-588-4040
Open second and fourth Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Albany Park Food Pantry

3253 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
773-478-7941
Open Wednesdays 8 - 10 a.m.

Austin

Heritage International Community Development Corp.

5320 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
773-237-9600
Open Thursdays 6 - 8 p.m., second and fourth Saturday of the month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (GCFD)

1511 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
773-637-4800
Open Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Avondale

Open Arms Ministry

2649 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
773-252-3210
Open Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Belmont Cragin

Onward House

5433 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
773-622-3215
Open Tuesdays 2 - 6 p.m., Thursdays 1-6 p.m.

Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel

5016 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
773-237-1645
Open Monday-Tuesday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Grace and Peace Church

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)