ChiPride Volunteering + Greater Chicago Food Depository
ChiPride Volunteering + Greater Chicago Food Depository
When: Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: 4100 W Ann Lurie Place, Chicago IL, 60632
Total Spots Available: 40
Description: Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Volunteers will be packing food at the Chicago Food Depository! Come join us as we repack bulk products into family-sized portions, sort and categorize donated food items, glean fresh produce items and bread. This food will be distributed to food bank, soup kitchens and shelters across Cook County.
Info from the Depository:
- Long pants, shirts that cover shoulders, and fully enclosed shoes are required.
- Once you arrive, you will check-in with a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team, and from there you will be guided to our volunteer lobby and orientation room, which is a short walk from the Atrium entrance.
- Free parking for volunteers is available in our new, expanded parking lot. There are over 300 parking spots available for all volunteers, visitors, and Food Depository staff. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis. You may also use street parking on Karlov Ave. and Ann Lurie Place, next to the Food Depository.
Greater Chicago Food Depository Mission: Our mission is to end hunger. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with a network of community-based organizations and individuals. Together, we connect our neighbors with healthy food, lift our voices and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger – poverty, systemic inequity and structural racism. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger.
Chipride Volunteering Mission: Chipride Volunteering connects Chicago’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and allies through unified volunteerism.
We strive to create a more inclusive city by centralizing opportunities that support a variety of nonprofits, fostering connection and driving positive change at a local level.