At The Irving Park Community Food Pantry, We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Wed 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Irving Park Community Food Pantry • 3801 N Keeler Ave. Chicago, IL 60641 • Phone: 773-283-6296 • Fax: 773-283-5945
ABOUT THE IRVING PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry began as a response in the neighborhood to frequent requests for food. In the early 1970s Leila Duncan, a member of Irving Park United Methodist Church, purchased and delivered groceries personally to individuals and families in the area. We are proud of our history.
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry focuses on increasing community awareness of hunger related issues as well as feeding people at risk of hunger. We serve people regardless of religious, ethnic or political affiliation. The Pantry is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. A volunteer staff of 15-20 individuals assists with all phases of operation. Our resources come from a variety of sources. The Pantry is open for food distribution every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Pantry's service area includes all of zip code 60641 and that portion of 60618 west of Kedzie Ave.
We are in Need of the Following:
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is located in the lower level of the Irving Park United Methodist Church. We are located at 3801 N Keeler (Corner of Keeler and Grace Streets). We are open on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
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ON-SITE ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR SNAP BENEFITS
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is one of the only food pantries in Chicago to offer on-site assistance in applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Volunteers are available every Wednesday to assist our clients in completing a Web application for benefits. They can also answer many questions related to eligibility. We usually have Spanish and Polish speaking volunteers on hand to help translate for those clients who are best able to communicate in those languages.
ENHANCED CLIENT SERVICES INITIATIVE
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry, through a grant from the Chicago Community Trust, is pleased to introduce Belma Torres, our Client Resources Coordinator. Belma is on-site during Pantry hours to assist our clients in identifying appropriate resources to help meet their needs. This may include assistance inn locating resources to deal with housing, health, substance abuse, employment, domestic violence, legal and financial assistance, governmental programs, senior citizen and child care concerns, etc.
If Belma can be of assistance, please ask for her on Wednesday, call 773-283-6296 or email her by clicking here.
Monetary Support
Non-Perishable Food Items
Personal Care Items
Volunteer Time
Food Drive Locations
School Supplies
Socks (mens, ladies & childrens)
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry extends our appreciation to the following for their support through organizing Holiday food drives, toy drives, winter coat drives or fundraisers to support our Pantry:
Mount Olive Church Community Canvas, Irving Park United Methodist Church, Irving Park Lutheran Church, Carter Westminster Presbyterian Church, Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, Community Savings Bank, Faith United Church in Christ, St Viator Elementary School, Bankrate, Inc., Belding School, Kidwatch Plus, Irving Park Charter School, State Representative Deborah Mell, State Senator Iris Martinez,, Our Lady of Resurrection Medical Center, Little Helpers, Inc., Burlington Coat Factory, Irving Park Fine Arts Commitee, US Marines Toys for Tots, Lane Technical High School, Community Animal Rescue Effort (Evanston), Terraces of Old Irving Park Homeowners Association, Mayfair Presyterian Church, JFH Educational Academy (Norridge) and Weight Watchers (Portage Park).
These drives and events are critical to our Pantry's ability to serve the growing number of neighbors who are in need of our help. Thank you to all who organized and supported these community based efforts!