Catholic Charities

Regional food pantries served thousands of households every month. Catholic Charities is the charitable arm of the Catholic Church in Chicago, serving people in need across Cook and Lake counties. Anyone can receive services, regardless of faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. Its programs connect individuals and families with food and basic needs, housing support, crisis assistance, counseling, mental health care, and financial assistance. The organization also supports mothers, families, seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees through services such as nutrition assistance, pregnancy and parenting support, and help finding stable housing. Catholic Charities serves more than 270,000 people annually and has worked across the region for over 100 years. Its interactive map helps people find nearby programs and resources.