Located near the corner of Central Park and Cermak in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. It is on the lower level of the Learning Center (http://tlcchicago.org), which provides the space rent free. The Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry is part of St. Agatha's Parish Ministry in Chicago, IL. It is a Greater Chicago Food Depository site. Luke Parish in River Forest, IL is the major donor. The Food Pantry serves 60-65 families of Hispanic and African American heritage per week. The number of families changes regularly, but has increased over the past few months. Other parishes, such as St. Michael's, also support the Food Pantry during big feast days of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Families receiving emergency food aid live in the area of Chicago bounded by Pulaski Rd. on the west, Kedzie Ave. on the east, 13th St. on the north, and 31st St. on the south. Hours of operation:
12:45pm - 3:00pm Wednesday
The Greater Chicago Food Depository provides most of the food and produce, but donations are always needed, especially:
Cereal (hot and cold)
Pasta and rice
Canned veggies, fruits, and beans
Canned soups and stews
Peanut butter
Coffee and tea
Hand soap, toothpaste, toilet paper
Monetary donations are also accepted and are used to buy much needed items, such as meat. Luke parishioners can drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Lake St. entrance of the church, in the baskets provided. For monetary donations, please contact Tony Graefe (number in the parish directory). Volunteers keep the Food Pantry running, preparing and distributing bags. Some of the dedicated volunteers are:
Socorro Rodriguez
Lupe Pizano
Edna Conley
Margaret Nickolas
Griscelva Esquivel
Iren Reyes
SanJuana Rodriguez
Maria Santiago
Jose Martinez
