For 50 years, Care for Real has been working with vulnerable, low income populations in Chicago’s Greater Edgewater community. Our founders reached out to the Edgewater Community Council for implementation and institutionalization; however, Care for Real operated as a financially-independent organization with its own Board of Governors and management. In February 2010, Care for Real, with the support of the Edgewater Community Council, became a separate, independent 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. No other organization on Chicago’s north side provides such significant outreach to those in need. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began we have been serving clients without having to worry about geographic boundaries. In 2011, Care for Real moved to our new facility at 5339 N Sheridan Rd in Edgewater to accommodate the increase in demand for our services and programs. We distribute free groceries 4 times a week from our Sheridan location, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Since May 2020 we have also had free grocery distribution every Tuesday at 1545 W Morse in Rogers Park. Our additional services include a clothing closet at our Sheridan Rd location that is open by appointment only. We also provide a pet pantry on the first Thursday of each month at our Sheridan Rd location. We are honored to serve our community by offering food, clothing and support to all who have need.
