The Friendship Center offers an assortment of groceries — including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, dairy items, bread and other staples — four days a week.

As of July 1, 2025, residents of Cook County are welcome to utilize the pantry. No paperwork is required. However, first-time visitors will provide their information to our check-in volunteer and be issued a Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) card that can be used to check in at future visits. Households are limited to two visits per month.

Get Groceries
Monday: 12 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 3 – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 12 – 4 p.m.
+ Hot Meals To Go: 6 – 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 – 4 p.m.

Pantry Closed Dates
2025
January 1, February 17, April 21, May 26, June 19, July 4, September 1, October 30 – 31, November 27-28, December 25 – 26
2026
January 1 – 2

Address
The Friendship Center
2711 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

The Friendship Center is located four blocks west of Western Avenue. The nearest CTA stop is the Rockwell brown line.

Our current Covid policies for volunteers and clients can be found here.