Who We Are
Care for Real (CfR), a 501c3 nonprofit organization has been serving the far northside of Chicago for more than 50 years. Care for Real’s mission is to foster a healthy and equitable community by helping vulnerable neighbors overcome food insecurity with dignity. Through locations in Edgewater and Rogers Park, CfR provides food, clothing, pet food, referral, and additional services with compassion to improve the health and well-being of low-income residents to foster a stronger, healthier, equitable, and more stable community.
What We Do
Volunteer with Care for Real Edgewater
Minimum Age: 16+ (5+ when accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will distribute groceries, pack food, stock shelves, sort donations and organize the clothing closet and pet pantry.
Timeframes: Mondays, Thursdays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon
Sundays; Morning, Midday
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Care for Real calendar for updated events.
What to Bring: A mask (optional), closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothing, water bottle
Volunteer with Care for Real Rogers Park
Minimum Age: 16+ (5+ when accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will distribute groceries, pack food, stock shelves, sort donations and organize the clothing closet and pet pantry.
Timeframe: Tuesdays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon
Wednesdays; Morning, Midday
Thursdays; Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Care for Real calendar for updated events.
What to Bring: A mask (optional), closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothing, water bottle
