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.


Please bring a valid ID and proof of address (electrical bill, lease, etc.) on your first visit. If you do not have these documents, we still may be able to give you a more limited amount of food. Come by during distribution or give us a call, and we can help answer these questions. Though our primary service area is Albany Park, Lincoln Square, North Park, Ravenswood, and West Ridge, our food pantry currently serves anyone with proof of a Cook County address.

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.

Please note that we will be closed on the following dates in 2023:

May 29, June 19, July 3-4, September 4, November 23-24, December 25.

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.