Food Pantry:

Groceries including fresh produce, meat, bread, canned goods, and milk are available every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm at 4550 N Hermitage Ave.

Community Kitchen:

To-go individual hot meals are available starting at 5:30pm and are available as supplies last along with groceries at 4550 N Hermitage Ave. The RCS Dining hall is open from 6-7pm for neighbors in need of a place to eat. Entrance at 1757 W. Wilson Ave.

Both the groceries and meals are available to anyone. There are no restrictions. We are practicing social distancing measures, and we ask that you wear a face mask when picking up groceries and/or meals. 

2023 Ravenswood Run

The 27th annual Ravenswood Run was a hit! Thank you to All Saints for hosting the event and to all those who ran, volunteered, and cheered runners along the race route. The weather held out, and it was a beautiful morning for a run. It’s never too early to start training for next year’s race – mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28th, 2024!

Programs

Get food and services at one of our regular events:

Community Kitchen

When: Tuesdays, 5:30 -7:30pm.

Where: Entrance at 4550 N. Hermitage Ave.

Food Pantry

When: Tuesdays, 5:30 -7:30pm.

Where: Entrance at 4550 N. Hermitage Ave.

Weekend Pantry

When: Once a month on the second Saturday. Distribution begins around 9:30am, while supplies last.

Where: Ravenswood School front lawn, corner of Montrose and Paulina

After School Pantries

When: First and Second Thursday of the month, school dismissal time

Where: Goudy, McCutcheon, and Brennemann Elementary

Learn more about our food pantry and social services.

Ways to Help

For all who enter its doors, whether for a meal, for camaraderie, or for a bag of groceries, RCS is there, offering the basics of food, supplies, and community connections. Won’t you join us?

Neighbors helping neighbors

8,000

Dinners Served per Year

32,000

Individuals served in 2021

10,200

Loaves of Bread distributed per Year

420,000

Pounds of Groceries distributed in 2021

 

Learn more about our mission and people.

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The Ravenswood Community Services Food Pantry hosts an average of 250 pantry visits and enjoys the volunteer efforts of an average of 40 volunteers each week. Learn more about how you can help!