News
Special Screening of the Award-Winning Documentary “I HAVE A NAME” by Lucia Mauro
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS for the online screening of the award-winning documentary "I HAVE A NAME" by Lucia Mauro. The film...
Read More
The film gives voice to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness while capturing the work of the Chicago Help Initiative and its partners
Email kBlatt@chicagohelpinitiative.org for ways to view the documentary and attend a live Q&A. Watch the trailer
Amazon Smile
A portion of your Amazon purchases can help support CHI! Select Chicago Help Initiative and go to AMAZON SMILE every time you shop https://smile.amazon.com
We provide nutritious meals and support for people experiencing hunger and homelessness in Chicago.
FEEDING HOPE
OUR BAGGED MEAL PROGRAM
THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE has been coordinating volunteers to make, donate and deliver bagged meals to food pantries and meal sites since the onset of Covid in March 2020. Thanks to our volunteers, our bagged meal program has grown from 100 bagged meals per week, to over 4,000 meals per week. We distribute meals to over 20 partners throughout the city. See below:
Make Bagged Meals for Locals in Need
You can stay socially distanced while making a big impact!
What to include in each bagged meal: A sandwich of any kind (meat and cheese, PBJ, etc), a drink (water or juice), a snack (chips, granola bar, etc.) and a piece of fruit (clementines, banana, grapes, etc). However, don’t be afraid to do more or get fancy!
WHEN AND WHERE TO DELIVER BAGGED MEALS:
Saturdays: 721 N LaSalle, 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: First St. Paul’s Lutheran, 1301 N. LaSalle (Goethe St. Entrance) 9:30 to 10:30 AM
How do I get started?
Sign-Up here to get started.
Email Krista with questions or for more volunteer opportunities kblatt@chicagohelpinitiative.org.
If you want to team up with folks around you we’ll need to know your neighborhood or suburb!
If there is ever an issue (the site is closed, flat tire, etc.), call us at 312-914-2138 and leave a detailed message. We’ll get back to you promptly.
