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.