This year, The Ark’s High Holiday Collection Drive brought our community together in an extraordinary way. Thanks to your generosity, The Ark received 25 tons of kosher food, personal care items, and household supplies—an estimated total value of $50,000! These donations not only sustain The Ark’s food pantries in Chicago and Northbrook, but also significantly reduce financial costs, allowing us to focus resources on other vital services.

From paper products and pasta to diapers and wipes, each donation plays a crucial role in supporting individuals and families with dignity. In addition, items not meeting kosher guidelines found purpose at partner food banks, helping to meet the needs of the broader Chicagoland area and amplifying the impact of every effort made.

Scroll through the photos below capturing the spirit and dedication that defines our community!

Our work continues! You can contribute anytime through The Ark’s Amazon Gift List, and choose “The Ark” for delivery directly to us. We received over 1,350 Amazon products during the drive, and this online giving option remains available year-round to support pantry needs.

You can also bring items directly to our pantries in Chicago and Northbrook. For larger in-person donations, please contact us at 773-973-1000. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more connected community!

We express our deep gratitude to the participating synagogues and their congregational communities for supporting this year’s Pack the Pantry High Holiday Collection Drive. From hosting storage pods to inspiring action, you’ve made an incredible difference!

Am Shalom

Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation

Anshe Emet Synagogue

Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation

Anshe Tikvah

Congregation Bene Shalom

Beth Emet The Free Synagogue

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

Congregation Beth Judea

Congregation Beth Shalom

Beth Tikvah Congregation

B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE)

Congregation B’nai Shalom

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

Chicago Sinai Congregation

Emanuel Congregation

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

Jewish Family Experience

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Congregation Kol Emeth

Makom Solel Lakeside

Moriah Congregation

North Shore Congregation Israel

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Congregation Or Shalom

Persian Hebrew Congregation

Congregation Shir Hadash

Shir Tikvah

Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob

Congregation Sukkat Shalom

Temple Beth-El

Temple Beth Israel

Temple Jeremiah

Young Israel of Skokie