Free Services
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In the Neighborhood
Summer Meals
Free meals for kids at neighborhood schools (does not have to be CPS kid) – multiple locations (see map) – text Food to 304304.
Little Free Pantry
Take what you can/leave what you can food – 963 W 35th Pl
Benton House
Food distribution on Saturday 9:30-11:30am – 3052 S Gratten (by Bosley Park).
Greenlight Family Services
Free post-adoption counseling, sexual assault counseling for students, other services – 3636 S Iron St
Chicago Survivors
Free crime victims services for families who have lost loved ones to violence – 1010 W 35th St
Online or Over The Phone
Vaccines
They’re free, even if you have no insurance, even if you’re undocumented.
211
Call 211 for Chicago and Cook County residents to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.
988
Call 988 for the suicide, mental health crisis, or substance abuse lifeline.
Illinois LGBTQ+ Legal Hotline
Call 855-805-9200 Monday – Thursday 9am-4pm
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
Call 312-347-7600 for free legal assistance for renters.
Pilsen Food Pantry
located in Pilsen at 1850 S Throop but also delivers to Bridgeport for those with transportation barriers. Call or text 773-812-3150 to see if you qualify.
