Help Restock The Ark’s Pantries in Chicago and Northbrook. Visit the Pantry Collection Guide for ideas on launching your collection drive.

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Pantry Collection Guide

Interested in learning more about pantry collection drives at The Ark?

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Help us stock the pantry

As prices for groceries and home goods rise, The Ark continues to provide clients with much-needed kosher food, toiletries, paper goods, and specialty items. We depend on our community to help us keep the pantry fully stocked.

Launch a pantry collection drive now!

Suggestions for launching a collection drive:

  • Top 5 most-needed items this month: Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Cous cous, Quinoa, and Toothbrushes
  • Share this link or download for a suggested collection list of pantry items, take to the grocery when shopping, or shop our convenient Amazon Wish List and ship directly to The Ark.
  • Invite a staff member from The Ark to speak with your community or group about the services and programs offered by The Ark (age-appropriate programs offered for pre-K through adults). Contact us
  • Create some friendly competition between various clubs, groups, neighbors, or between classrooms to see who can bring in the most of a certain item for your collection drive. Use social media, email and texts to spread the word.

On your next grocery run, pick up extra items for The Ark.

What we take:

  • Food that is kosher, non-perishable, and has not expired
  • Unused personal hygiene items
  • Household cleaning supplies

At this time, we are unable to accept:

  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Household appliances

Drop off at one of two Ark pantry locations:

  • The Market at The Ark at 6450 N. California Ave., Chicago on Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The Ark Northwest Pantry at 3100 Dundee Rd., Suite 802, Northbrook on Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.