Common Pantry – Food Distribution Center

Common Pantry is Chicago’s oldest continually operating food pantry, established in 1967. This nonprofit organization serves the North Side of Chicago by providing emergency food distribution, healthy groceries, hot meals, and social services to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Located at 3908 N. Lincoln Avenue in the North Center neighborhood, Common Pantry operates multiple distribution sessions throughout the week and offers additional programs including home delivery for seniors, cooking classes led by a registered dietitian, and monthly community produce days to address both immediate hunger and the root causes of food insecurity.