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Basic Needs & Human Services

Food access, housing, emergency support, family care, and practical help for day-to-day stability.

Basic Needs & Human Services Charities

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River City Food Network

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified Apr 20, 2026

Connect households to weekly groceries, prepared meals, and neighborhood pantry partners across underserved zip codes.

Location
St. Louis, MO, USA
Service area
Greater St. Louis Metro
Contact
+1 (314) 555-0134
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
IRS Exempt Organization Search | Candid / GuideStar

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Chicago Lights Social Service Center

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Housing & homelessness | Poverty relief

Last verified Apr 30, 2026

Partner with Chicago adults to build brighter futures through food support, clothing resources, case management, and other services that help people pursue greater stability.

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Service area
Chicago service area with pantry appointments for ZIP codes 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606, 60610, 60611, 60654, and 60661
Contact
+1 (312) 640-2571
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events, Get Help
Chicago Lights Financials | IRS Form 990 (2023) | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago Lights About Us

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Greater Chicago Food Depository

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified May 9, 2026

End hunger across Chicago and Cook County by partnering with community organizations to connect neighbors with healthy food and advance solutions to the root causes of hunger.

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Service area
Chicago and Cook County, Illinois
Contact
+1 (773) 247-3663
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
Greater Chicago Food Depository Contact | Greater Chicago Food Depository Annual Reports & Financials