Special Events and Distributions
Fundraisers
- Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle
- Wine Tasting Event
- Matching Funds-(check with your place of work to see if they provide matching funds)
- Feinstein Matching Grant
- Greater Chicago Food Depository Annual Hunger Walk
- Food Drives
Special Distributions:
- Thanksgiving Distribution: A special distribution of all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal is provided to eligible clients the week before Thanksgiving.
- Christmas/Holiday Distribution: A special distribution of food for a holiday meal is held the week before Christmas.
- Toy/Gift Certificates: On the day of the Christmas distribution, the pantry distributes toys and Toys R Us certificates for eligible clients with children 0-12years old. Registration for this special event is required.
- Easter Baskets: Clients with children 0-10yrs old receive Easter Baskets during the month of Easter. These are assembled by church and community members.
- School Supply Distribution: Clients with school age children are given supplies to get their kids prepared for the school year.