Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s food bank. We believe a healthy community starts with food.

The Food Depository is part of a united community effort working to bring food, dignity and hope to our Cook County neighbors. We act as the hub for a network of more than 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs. These programs provide food where it’s most needed. We also address the root causes of hunger. Public benefits outreach and job training programs offer support for our neighbors to overcome poverty.

Our programs address the specific needs of diverse groups, including children, older adults and veterans.

By taking hunger off the table, we enable families to focus on other priorities, like education, growth and security. We enable communities to face their challenges with confidence. Today and in the long term, providing nutritious food is an investment in health and hope for our neighbors and our community. Learn more about how we make an impact on hunger every day.

The Food Depository is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks.

Illinois Commission to End Hunger

What is the Illinois Commission to End Hunger? 

The Illinois Commission to End Hunger is a public-private partnership composed of stakeholders from across the state dedicated to the belief that no one in Illinois should ever face hunger. 

Goals

The Commission has a multi-year approach towards ending hunger through leveraging technology; harnessing innovation; and strengthening collaboration to ensure food insecure people are connected to federal nutrition programs.

Learn More

Read more on the Illinois Commission to End Hunger  and its work in their 2022 Annual Report. For questions, contact the Commission at ICTEH@gcfd.org.