Celebrating 50 years of community engagement, action and collaboration
Fifty years ago, a small dedicated group of neighbors began a grassroots effort to help the neighbors in their community who needed it most, and the People’s Pantry of Lakeview was born. Serving just under 100 people in our first year, today Lakeview Pantry is on track to provide more than 100,000 clients with 4 million meals through 57,000 site visits, Online Market orders, and dozens of community pop-up partnerships this year. We also provide critical social services including mental health counseling, job search support and crisis intervention. With the support of more than 5,000 volunteers, we serve neighborhoods across the city of Chicago.
Help support the next 50 years! Your donation helps create:
- An online ordering portal
- Food pantry distribution
- Home food delivery to the elderly and disabled
- Food rescue from grocery stores around the city
- Professional mental health counseling
- Job search training and referrals
- Food for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
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Support our COVID-19 response
Lakeview Pantry is committed to supporting our low income residents and their families during the COVID-19 outbreak. 40% of Chicagoans live in economic hardship which means the loss of just one paycheck, or even one shift at work can cause a dramatic decrease in financial stability, leading to food insecurity. Lakeview Pantry will be here to help those affected by this crisis.
Volunteer
With more than 5,000 volunteers, we have many volunteer opportunities for adults, children, and families!
Donate Food, Goods or Services
You can donate in-kind products and services, including food and hygiene products, vital to a person’s well-being.
Host a Food Drive
Involve your family, friends, organizations, workplace, and more to gather healthy food for full meals. It takes a community.
Fundraise for Us
Host an event that brings together your neighbors and your community to raise vital funds that will change lives.
Virtual Food Drive
Create a personal fundraising page that lets you raise money from around the world. An easy way to have a huge impact.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your company can raise money and volunteer for a good cause, earning valuable publicity while making our communities better.
Lakeview Pantry Merchandise
Show off your community spirit and encourage others to participate with your Lakeview Pantry shirt, beanies, coffee mug, and so much more.
“I first became interested in Lakeview Pantry after I retired and was looking for a volunteering opportunity to give back to the community. During this time I saw firsthand the real need for this service. Unfortunately, arthritis and a bad back forced me to step back from the physical work, but I have been happy to continue with my financial support. Congratulations to Lakeview Pantry on their 50 years of service!”
Jo Clark
Lakeview Pantry Donor
Honoring the Donors Who Foster our Mission
Lakeview Pantry never sells or trades any donor information to businesses or other nonprofit organizations. Our Donor Bill of Rights defines our promises to you as a financial supporter.
“Lakeview Pantry has changed our lives. Thanks to the Pantry, we have healthy, colorful food every night for dinner and my kids have snacks to bring to school. I don’t have to worry about what we will eat tomorrow, because Lakeview Pantry is there to help.”
Gloria
Lakeview Pantry Client
