Breakthrough Fresh Market

Breakthrough Fresh Market is a client-choice food pantry operated by Breakthrough Urban Ministries, a nonprofit organization serving East Garfield Park for more than 25 years. Located at 3334 W Carroll Ave in Chicago’s 60624 zip code, the Fresh Market provides free high-quality groceries twice monthly to eligible residents in the 60612 and 60624 areas, including fresh produce, meats, dairy, and household items, while also connecting patrons to additional resources such as SNAP assistance, legal aid, housing information, and job training. The pantry distinguishes itself through a dignified shopping experience that prioritizes community, hope, and breaking cycles of poverty in the neighborhood.