Food Resources

Food Pantries - Find your nearest food pantry using the Chicago Food Depository’s search engine

• • Some food pantries near Peterson include:

    • • Albany Park Food Pantry - Located at 3253 W. Wilson - An emergency food pantry serving areas from Lawrence-Irving Park to Western-Pulaski. Photo ID required. Hours are Wednesdays from 9-11am.

      • Common Pantry - Located at 3744 N. Damen - Common Pantry is remaining open for distribution hours on Wednesday from 1-4pm and 6-8pm. Photo ID required.

      • The Friendship Center - Located at 2711 W. Lawrence - This food pantry is open during the following hours: Monday/Thursday/Friday from 12-4pm, Thursday from 6-8pm for hot meals, and Tuesdays from 3-7pm. Valid ID and proof of address required.

CPS Command Center: Contact the CPS Command Center to learn more regarding assistance programs such as: SNAP and P-EBT. Contact this number: 773-553-KIDS (5437)

• • • The P-EBT program provides food to families in need while schools are closed. All CPS students are eligible, regardless of income or citizenship.

    • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people and families buy the food they need for good health. Contact the CPS Command Center for assistance applying, renewing, or managing your participation in the SNAP program.