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Free help in Chicago, IL — food pantries, shelter, recovery, and clinics

4 places in and around Chicago that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Chicago, IL

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository

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    700+ partner pantries and programs across Chicago and Cook County.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Chicago, IL Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 773-247-3663 WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Chicago, IL

  • Pacific Garden Mission

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    Historic Chicago mission; overnight shelter, meals, and addiction recovery.

    Emergency shelter
    Chicago, IL Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 312-492-9410 WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Chicago, IL

  • Gateway Foundation

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    Outpatient and residential treatment with locations across Illinois.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groups
    Chicago, IL Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 877-505-4673 WebsiteDetails

  • Teen Challenge Illinois

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    Long-term faith-based residential recovery for Illinois.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Chicago, IL Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails
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