Community Food Pantry

Fighting Food Insecurity. Nourishing Families.

Our Food Pantry serves hundreds of families in the North Lawndale community every week. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we ensure that individuals facing hunger have reliable access to groceries and essentials.

SERVICE AREA:

Residents in ZIP codes 60608, 60612, 60623, and 60624 are eligible to receive food.

Pantry Hours:
📅 Every Wednesday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Access via Fairfield and California entrances

A volunteer hands out bottles of cooking oil and speaks with a man holding milk at A Safe Haven Foundation’s pantry.

Your Support is the First Step to Ending Hunger

Every meal served brings nourishment, dignity, and relief to individuals and families in crisis. These images reflect the impact of your compassion in action.

Nutrition and Meal Services for Residents

Three Hot Meals, Every Day.

Nutritious meals are critical to recovery, healing, and growth. Every day, A Safe Haven serves approximately 1,200 meals to over 400 residents living on our main campus—free of charge.

Residents enjoy:

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily

  • A cafeteria-style dining experience

  • Access to healthy snacks and beverages via vending machines

  • Fresh fruit and special dietary items available upon request

Our goal is to foster a supportive, welcoming environment where every meal is a step toward stability and health.

Our Food Impact

Your support made it possible to serve hundreds of thousands of nourishing meals to individuals and families in need throughout FY24. Thank you for helping us fight hunger and fuel recovery.

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“We couldn’t make it without A Safe Haven Foundation. The Food Pantry has supported my family for six years, and without it, our lives would be so much harder. Their mission is truly incredible.”

Antonio, ASHF Food Pantry Client

“I loved connecting with the clients and hearing their stories. Seeing firsthand how A Safe Haven makes a real difference was truly inspiring.”

William – BlueCross and BlueShield of Illinois Volunteer

Your Support is the First Step to Ending Hunger

Every gift of time, talent, or treasure creates new beginnings—for individuals, families, and our community.

We offer city-wide housing opportunities for those who need it most.

We prepare people for culinary, landscaping, security, and welding work.
We move adult learners into post-secondary education, training, and employment.
We provide access to A Safe Haven L.L.C. licensed pharmacy, serving community needs.
We provide comprehensive behavioral health services in partnership with A Safe Haven LLC.
We help clients reach their service plan goals through coaching and strategic thinking.