Food Pantry

Marillac recently received recognition from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) for demonstrating best practices in serving our clients.  Marillac is a part of GCFD’s network of 650 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.  

Since January, we have served over 1,500 households, representing 4,229 people.  This includes homeless individuals, single parents, grandparents raising their grandchildren, as well as physically and mentally challenged people on fixed incomes.

Nutrition Education

Teaches families how healthy eating contributes to the physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing of children and adults.  Participants are empowered to make informed decisions about the foods they choose and how they prepare them, which decreases their risk for chronic health problems associated with poor eating habits.  They learn about:

• Reading & Understanding Food Labels
• Healthy Food Preparation
• Dietary Guidelines & “My Plate”

Client-Choice Facility

Our client-choice pantry is organized by food group and simulates a grocery store environment.  This encourages clients to actively engage in the process of selecting their groceries and increases their involvement in planning nutritiously balanced meals.

Check-ups

A nurse is available to check clients' blood sugar and blood pressure.  This increases clients' awareness of their health status, which provides them with an opportunity to proactively address health issues before they become acute or chronic medical conditions.

Food Pantry Eligibility

• Anyone who is homeless regardless of where s/he is staying.
• Everyone is served the first time regardless of the area they live.  Subsequent visits are for people in the following zip codes: 60612, 60624 & 60644
• Food can be received once per month per household.

Referrals

Resources and program information are available for programs such as SNAP/Food Stamps, utility assistance, emergency assistance, and GED classes.

Food Pantry Location

2859 West Jackson
Chicago, IL 60612

(The administrative office is at 212 S. Francisco)

• Monday 10:00AM-12:00 PM and 2:00-5:00PM
• Wednesday 4:00-6:30 PM
• Friday 10:00AM-12:00 PM

Supporting the Food Pantry