Nourish Chicago Pantry

Meals on Wheels Chicago is now helping more seniors find nutrition at Nourish Chicago Pantry. This program improves seniors' quality of life and health by providing access to quality grocery items, including over 70% fresh produce, proteins, pantry, and wellness essentials. Each of the 40-50 items available at every event is ordered fresh just for Nourish Chicago Pantry guests. Seniors aged 55 and over are welcome to attend all Nourish Chicago Pantry events.The Nourish Chicago Pantry also offers animal wellness packs for cats and dogs that include a supply of food, preventative medicine, and toys to help take care of the pets that are taking care of their senior owners. Items rotate monthly depending on availability, but the food is always included to provide a reliable source of pet food for senior owners.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

314 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Hours

Visit the website for upcoming dates and times of pantry distribution

Application process

Walk-ins accepted, pantry is located at the Central West Senior Center, 2102 West Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60612

Eligibility

Restricted to seniors age 55+

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Meals on Wheels Chicago

Meals on Wheels Chicago (MOWC) works to ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the resources they need to maintain quality of life while staying independent in their own homes. Meals on Wheels Chicago partners with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to provide home meal delivery and food pantry services to seniors 60 and older and individuals 18 and older, offering a range of meal options, including vegetarian, pureed, and kosher meals.