HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative, warehousing, and distribution hub. It manages food procurement, volunteer coordination, community kitchen operations, and logistics for the entire network.

Notable Features:

A state-of-the-art 268,000 square-foot facility featuring extensive dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage; a large Volunteer Engagement Center; 'The Nourish Project' (formerly Chicago's Community Kitchens) for meal preparation and culinary job training; an on-site urban farm; and administrative offices.

Work Culture:

Highly mission-driven and collaborative, characterized by a strong commitment to community service, efficiency, innovation, and dignity in addressing food insecurity. Emphasizes teamwork and compassion among staff and volunteers.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is critical to the Food Depository's ability to acquire, process, and distribute millions of pounds of food annually. Its scale and advanced logistics enable efficient service to a vast and diverse population across Cook County.

Values Reflected in HQ: The facility reflects values of stewardship (efficient resource management), community (volunteer center, partner engagement), compassion (providing food with dignity), and innovation (culinary training programs, urban farm).

Location:

The Greater Chicago Food Depository's direct operations and services are concentrated on serving Cook County, Illinois. While its impact is local, it is a significant member of the Feeding America network, a national organization of over 200 food banks, contributing to a nationwide effort to alleviate hunger. It does not have international offices or global operational functions.

Street Address:

4100 W Ann Lurie Place

City:

Chicago

State/Province:

Illinois

Country:

USA