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The Friendship Center

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The Friendship Center

Fostering hope and dignity on Chicago’s northwest side through access to food and vital resources. Clients are asked to wait in line outside (keeping 6 ft.

COVID 19 Advisory: We are open during regular hours for all programs. However, in order to practise social distancing, we are pre-bagging groceries, serving hot meals to go, and limiting our Pet Food Pantry offerings. distance from one another) and enter one at a time. Pleas understand we are very limited in our ability to handle special requests - everyone is getting the same basic staple gorceri

es at this time. If you are unwell or quarantined, please DO NOT come to the pantry. Instead please call us at 773-907-6388 and we will do our best to assist you. These procedures will remain in effect until further notice. The Friendship Center fosters hope and dignity in our community through access to food, vital resources, and critical social services.

05/30/2026

Thank you to the over 12,500+ neighbors who came out to kick off Summer with us at Mayfestiversary with Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery! A special shout-out to our 70 volunteers who helped check IDs and collect donations at the gate.

Together, we raised over $66,500, which will help provide 534,418 meals to neighbors facing hunger this summer. These funds are absolutely critical as SNAP support wanes and children are not receiving food at school during the summer months.

We are so grateful for anyone who chose to help their neighbor and fight hunger! Catch us at Oktoberfestiversary, October 10 & 11, 2026.

05/28/2026

Volunteer at Square Roots, July 10 - 12, and help us fight hunger! We're partnering with Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce to provide gate volunteers in exchange for donations to help end hunger. Sign up at >> https://signup.com/go/pFbnWNo

🎟️ Gates – Be the face of the fest! Greet guests and encourage a $10 suggested donation to support music, culture, and community programs.
💳 POS Stations – Tech-savvy and quick on your feet? Help run our point-of-sale system at busy beverage stations, handling transactions efficiently and with a smile.
🍻 Beer Stations – Keep the good vibes flowing! Pour drinks, check IDs, and make sure everyone has a great time.
🛠️Set-Up & Teardown Crew – Help bring the fest to life and wrap it up! Set up tents, tables, signage, and décor before the event, then help pack up and clear the space after. Great for team players who want to see the action behind the scenes!

05/25/2026

Today, we remember all the folks who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. A reminder that The Friendship Center is closed today, and we will open tomorrow at 3 PM.

Hoy recordamos a todas las personas que sacrificaron sus vidas por nuestra libertad. Les recordamos que The Friendship Center permanece cerrado hoy y que abriremos mañana a las 3:00 p. m.

05/23/2026

We can't wait to see you at Mayfestiversary this weekend!

📍Between Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Cuyler Ave & 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave.
🕚 May 23, 11am - 10pm | May 24, 11am - 9pm
❤ $5 donation at the entrance helps provide 40 meals to our neighbors facing hunger, cash & card accepted!
🎸 Amazing live music, beer, food trucks, and kids' activities all weekend long!

Check out mayfestiversary.com for more details!

05/21/2026

We will be closed on Monday. May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The pantry opens at 3 pm on Tuesday, May 26.

Permaneceremos cerrados el lunes 25 de mayo, en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day). La despensa abrirá a las 3:00 p. m. el martes 26 de mayo.

05/19/2026

📢 The Pet Food Pantry is changing. Beginning June 1, 2026, pet food will be available on our shelves during pantry shopping. This change comes after record breaking pet food distributions each month, showing us how the need for pet food has been rising. At The Friendship Center, we are committed to serving the whole person and are eager to provide pet food with everyday groceries and personal hygiene products. The pantry hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm and Tuesday from 3 pm to 7 pm. Households from Cook County can shop twice a month; there are no eligibility requirements.

La Despensa de Alimentos para Mascotas está cambiando. A partir del 1 de junio de 2026, los alimentos para mascotas estarán disponibles en nuestros estantes durante la compra en la despensa. Este cambio se produce tras distribuciones mensuales récord de alimento para mascotas, lo que nos demuestra cómo ha ido aumentando la necesidad de este tipo de alimento. En The Friendship Center, estamos comprometidos a servir a la persona de manera integral y nos complace proporcionar alimento para mascotas junto con víveres básicos y productos de higiene personal.Horario de la despensa de alimentos es lunes, jueves, y viernes 12:00 - 16:00 y martes 15:00 - 19:00. Los hogares del condado de Cook pueden comprar alimentos dos veces al mes; no hay requisitos de elegibilidad.

05/16/2026

Did you know our local Lincoln Square Farmers Market works with farmers to allow purchases with your LINK card? This is an incredible way to access fresh food and support local farmers.

LOCATION AND HOURS
2301 W Leland Ave Chicago IL 60625
Tuesday 7:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm - 7:00pm

05/15/2026

📆 Monday, May 18, there are two great ways to give back and enjoy yourself!

Grab happy hour or dinner at Platform 47 Chicago and let them know The Friendship Center sent you! 15% of your food or drink purchases will be donated to provide meals for our neighbors.

Join Michaela Crotty for Yoga at Dovetail Brewery at 7PM. Your $15 class donation will help provide a month's worth of meals to one neighbor and one pet. Save your spot >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-class-supporting-the-friendship-center-tickets-1295113141269?

05/14/2026

Thank you to our local mail carriers US Postal Service, and neighbors for donating non-perishables during Stamp Out Hunger. We are grateful for our caring community that ensures our neighbors have access to fresh food and vital resources across Chicago.

05/13/2026

Last week, we served up sheet pan ratatouille with baked chicken and warm bread to 275 neighbors! Our hot meal program continues to grow. In 2025, the weekly average was 213 meals. This year, our average is 256 meals!

Thank you for your generous support, which allows our programs to continue to expand and serve our neighbors. We keep us safe. 🥕

Address

2711 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 4pm
Tuesday	3pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17739076388

Website

http://www.friendshipcenterchicago.org/

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