Food Pantry

Getting Help

When is the pantry open?
The SPR food pantry is open for distribution on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30p.

Where is the pantry?
We distribute from our church building at 4945 S. Dorchester. The line forms in front of the west doors along Dorchester.

Who is eligible?
Anyone who lives in our service area is eligible.
North Boundary: 35th Street
South Boundary: 63rd Street
East Boundary: Lake Michigan
West Boundary: Cottage Grove Avenue

What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring a government-issued ID. 

Giving Help

Where does SPR get the food?
Some items are donated by parishioners, and some produce is grown in our food garden. SPR purchases additional canned goods, dry goods, meat, dairy and produce products from the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

When can I bring in food?
The SPR food pantry will gratefully accept food donations on Sunday mornings (they may be left in the food pantry closet in the narthex/foyer) or Wednesdays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Donations may be left at the parking lot entrance or brought to the side door on 50th Street at Dorchester.

Can I donate money?
If you pledge to SPR, you already have. The pantry is supported by money from the general operating budget.  If you want to give more, write a check with “Food Pantry” in the memo and mail it to us at
4945 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615.

Who is served?
The food pantry serves an average of 40 households a week, representing 100 individuals from the neighborhoods surrounding the church.

Can I volunteer?
Yes. Help with distribution between 3:30-5:30p on Wednesdays. Contact Linda Wheatley-Irving for more information.

What should I donate?
We gladly accept all unopened, non-expired nonperishable foods, and are especially in need of the following:

︎Canned Goods
Tuna in water
Soup (vegetable, vegetable beef, chicken noodle, chicken with rice)
Beans (all types)
Pork and beans
Fruit (all types)
Vegetables (mixed, carrots, corn, mustard/collard greens)

Dry Goods
Jelly/preserves
Peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
Cereal (hot or cold)
White rice
White pasta
Pasta sauce
Beans (all types)
Instant potatoes

Toiletries
Travel-sized deodorant
Travel-sized lotion
Bar soap
Toothpaste

Get Connected

For any questions about the food pantry, contact: church@sprchicago.org.