Common Pantry

Reminder! Our monthly cooking class will take place next Thursday, 6/18 from 11:30am-12:45pm, right before our grocery distribution. Please note the time for the cooking class has changed. The class will focus cooking skills in partnership with The Chopping Block. You'll have the opportunity to learn a new recipe, get some nutrition tips PLUS you'll receive the ingredients to make the recipe at home. No prior registration is needed.

¡Recordatorio! Nuestra clase de cocina mensual se llevará a cabo el próximo jueves 18 de junio, de 11:30 a 12:45, justo antes de nuestra distribución de alimentos. Tenga en cuenta que el horario de la clase de cocina ha cambiado. La clase se centrará en las técnicas culinarias en colaboración con The Chopping Block. Tendrás la oportunidad de aprender una nueva receta, recibir consejos nutricionales y, ADEMÁS, te llevarás los ingredientes para preparar la receta en casa. No es necesario registrarse antes de venir.

This weather calls for ice cream! 🍦 Enjoy ice cream at Jeni’s Ice Creams on Southport (3404 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) on June 18th from 4-7pm. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Common Pantry!

Wine this, wine that - paired with all the wine we'll be sipping on, we're delighted to have bites from our incredible food partners. Get ready to indulge in Lucila's Alfajores, savor on Capriccio - Artisan Pizza & Coffee's pizza, refresh with some sushi from Wisepak Foods LLC and bite into some of Mimi's on Lincoln sandwiches.

Make sure to grab your tickets today - they're selling quick! And we can't wait to spend an evening with you!

⏰ June 25 | 7-9:30pm
📍Common Pantry

Buy tickets and learn more at our website: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/summerwinesocial/event/2026summerwinesocial/

Last month our cooking class focused on diabetes in partnership with AHS Family Health Center, who provided an in depth presentation diabetes and the programs they provide. After hearing more tips to navigate diabetes, folks learned (and tasted) two diabetic friendly recipes: a collard green chicken shawarma wrap and a red lentil soup. We also launched a shopping list for folks living with diabetes! We are proud to provide a full circle nutrition program where folks can learn more, try new foods, and get connected to additional resources. 💗

It's officially street festival season in Chicago! ☀️ We are partnering with different festivals throughout summer, the first of which is coming up THIS WEEKEND! By signing up to volunteer at the festivals on behalf of Common Pantry, we will receive donations that will go directly to supporting our neighbors!

Don't miss this opportunity to spend some time outdoors, have fun, and support Common Pantry while doing so. Visit our website to sign up to volunteer at the festivals!

Get ready to wine a little, laugh a lot, and spend an incredible Summer evening with us in just a few weeks! Join us at our Summer Wine Social on Thursday, June 25 to sip wines from neighborhood favorites, nosh on paired bites, and take a chance at our raffle, all while supporting Common Pantry and our community.

⏰ June 25 | 7-9:30pm
📍Common Pantry

P.S. This event always sells out so buy your tickets today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/summerwinesocial/event/2026summerwinesocial/

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 At Common Pantry, we prioritize creating a welcoming space for all folks to receive food and social services with dignity -- especially when the LGBTQIA+ community faces disproportionately high rates of food insecurity. We are proud to value, stand with, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community not just this month, but every day.

Wishing everyone a pride month filled with joy and love! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🖤🤎

Reminder that our monthly coffee hour is next Thursday, June 4 from 11am-12pm! Join us for coffee, light snacks, and a conversation with support from licensed social workers. No prior registration is needed.

¡Recordatorio que nuestra hora del café mensual es el próximo jueves 4 de junio de 11 a. m. a 12 p. m.! Acompáñenos a tomar café, comer bocadillos ligeros y conversar con el apoyo de trabajadores sociales titulados. No es necesario registrarse antes de venir.

Tick, Tock ⏳ Early bird tickets for our Summer Wine Social ends soon. Don't miss out on a Summer night sipping on wine and spending time with friends, all while supporting Common Pantry. And p.s. VIP tickets selling quick. If you want some extra perks, make sure to get your tickets today.

⏰ June 25 | 7-9:30pm
📍Common Pantry

Buy tickets and learn more https://secure.qgiv.com/for/summerwinesocial/event/2026summerwinesocial/

Need a little extra help feeding your family this summer? Your family could receive $120 one-time per child to help buy groceries while your kids are out of school. Summer EBT is available regardless of your citizenship or immigration status. Check if you’re eligible for Summer EBT: www.wegotyouillinois.org/summer-ebt/

¿Necesita un poco de ayuda extra para alimentar a su familia este verano? Su familia podría recibir $120 una sola vez por niño para ayudar a comprar alimentos mientras la escuela está en receso. La EBT de verano está disponible independientemente de su nacionalidad o estado migratorio. Compruebe si es elegible para la EBT de verano: www.wegotyouillinois.org/summer-ebt/