We distribute food to in excess of 150 charitable food programs.

Our Food Bank is combating hunger.

At Sanad, we extend beyond being just a food bank; we’re a neighbor and a companion in the battle against hunger in Chicago for numerous decades.

We understand that eradicating hunger from our communities necessitates teamwork. That’s why, in addition to directly supplying food to families, seniors, students, and others, we also serve as a central point, distributing millions of pounds of food annually to local partners, enabling them to reach individuals in their respective communities. By uniting our efforts, we expand access to fresh, nutritious food for more people.

Sanad Pantry Food Distribution Initiatives

Discover Food Resources and Programs Across Chicago

Discover our network of community-based partners and explore our programs to locate the support and resources that align with your requirements.

Find Food

Find free groceries or a meal at a food pantry or program near you.

Resources for Families

Find free diapers near you and learn about nutrition and benefit programs to support families with children.

Community Resources

Find cooking videos, simple recipes and healthy eating tips to help you prepare the ingredients you have at home.

CEDA

Explore paid workforce and professional development programs

We’re Always Here to Help

If you need help with finding food, give us a call and we’ll guide you in the right direction.

1 in 5 Food Pantries are Experiencing Food Insecurity

Hunger is the sensation experienced when there is an insufficient supply of food to eat. Food insecurity encompasses the conditions and challenges that hinder your ability to access an adequate food supply.

26.5m

POUNDS OF
UNWASTED FOOD

1.5M

FOOD
SUPPLIERS

82

LOCATIONS
NATIONALLY

9.5k

VOLUNTEERS SERVING EVERY YEAR

Amplifying the Voices of Our Local Residents and Their Tales

Listen to our community as we share stories that educate, uplift, and ignite inspiration.

Food Pantries & Food Programs

Working families struggle to make ends meet

Older Adults

Two pantries bridging language and culture to serve a growing number of Asian guests

Food Pantries & Food Programs

Delivering food – and so much more – to Chicago's seniors

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Extend a Helping Hand to Your Community

Hunger is an ongoing issue that impacts every neighborhood in Chicago. Each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals experience food insecurity, and even a single person facing this challenge is one too many.

Give

Contribute and create a significant effect in the support we provide by making a one-time donation, monthly contribution, tribute gift, stock donation, or more.

Volunteer

Be a volunteer, whether you're an individual or part of a group, and register to lend a hand either at our center or within the community.

Advocate

Raise your voice in backing our advocacy initiatives aimed at tackling the underlying causes of hunger.

Start a Virtual Food Drive

Initiate a fundraising campaign with friends, family, or colleagues, and create an immediate impact within our community.

Your support is significant

Thanks to your generosity, we can continuously explore innovative approaches to ensure that high-quality food reaches a larger number of individuals.

FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

Sanad’s Pantry distributes food at Pop-Up Pantry locations across Chicago. There is no income or residency requirement and for a $25 bundle donation you will receive an abundance of groceries.

Sanad’s Pantry distributes food at Pop-Up Pantry locations across Chicago. There is no income or residency requirement and for a $25 bundle donation you will receive an abundance of groceries.

Sanad’s Pantry distributes food at Pop-Up Pantry locations across Chicago. There is no income or residency requirement and for a $25 bundle donation you will receive an abundance of groceries.

Sanad’s Pantry distributes food at Pop-Up Pantry locations across Chicago. There is no income or residency requirement and for a $25 bundle donation you will receive an abundance of groceries.

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