Summer Food Security Resources
Scroll through the resources below to access food security support while school’s out.
GET CONNECTED TO SUMMER EBT
Beginning this summer, your family could receive $120 in benefits per child to use for groceries while school is out. Summer EBT is available regardless of your citizenship or immigration status. Find out if you’re eligible and how to get connected to Summer EBT here.
FIND A CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS LUNCHSTOP SITE
CPS offers free meals during summer break for all children up to the age of 18. ID is not required but children must be present and meals must be consumed onsite. Summer meals are offered at two types of locations:
LunchStop sites serve free lunch outdoors at select schools across Chicago. The summer LunchStop schedule is Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 12:30 p.m. between June 24 and August 9.
In-school meal sites serve free meals at every school that is open for summer programs. At these locations, meals are served indoors at varying times.
View the site map for details about specific locations.
For questions, call (800) 359-2163 or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
VISIT THE CARE FOR FRIENDS CORNER STORE
The Care for Friends Corner Store is a food pantry where neighbors can pick up essentials and ingredients in between grocery runs. Visit them at 5749 N Kenmore, and learn more about their other food services on their website.
Interested in donating to the Care for Friends pantry? See their wishlist here.
VISIT A CARE FOR REAL PANTRY
Care for Real runs a food pantry in the 48th ward at 5339 N Sheridan. Visit them whenever they’re open to pick up food and other necessities.
Hours:
Monday from 4-7pm
Wednesday from 9am-12pm
Saturday from 9am-1pm
Visit the Care for Real website to learn more about other pantry locations and food services. Want to donate to support Care for Real’s work? See a wishlist here.
Know of another local food security resource not listed here? Contact comms@the48thward.org.
