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Local Resources

Scroll down for local resources and information to help yourself or a neighbor in crisis. 

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These resources are specific to the southwest side of Chicago.

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Immediate Needs

Find Food Today or Tomorrow

Greater Chicago Food Depository's Find a Pantry tool allows you to find a distribution today or tomorrow, and the search can expand to include diapers.

24/7 Fridges and Dropboxes

Community fridges and pop up boxes are a good resource, although they are emptied more often than they are filled. A map of our locations are here. Also, Stuffed Love gives away groceries on Mondays and Fridays at 6pm at 5525 S Pulaski.

Get Help Enrolling in Benefits

As part of the Healthy Southwest Food Security Coalition, we are connected to Southwest Organizing Project, who can assist you with benefits enrollment for WIC, SNAP or Medicaid through our many partners. Simply fill out this form and a representative will contact you directly.

The Southwest Collective is

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