Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD)

About Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD)

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is dedicated to ending hunger in Chicago and Cook County by connecting neighbors with healthy food and advancing solutions to address the root causes of hunger. Their mission includes providing food assistance and building a future where every person has reliable access to three meals a day by 2030.

Products & Services

Food Assistance Programs:Provides free groceries or meals through a network of food pantries and programs.

Food & Medical Benefits:Offers free assistance in applying for SNAP/Link, Medicaid, and other benefits.

Job Training:Provides paid workforce and professional development programs for in-demand careers.

Support for Families:Offers resources like free diapers, nutrition, and benefits programs for families with children.

Support for Older Adults:Provides shelf-stable food boxes and programs to support healthy aging.

Nutrition Resources:Includes cooking videos, recipes, and healthy eating tips for preparing food at home.

Specialties

Food Distribution Hunger Relief Community Advocacy Public Benefits Assistance Nutrition Education

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 500000 MR: - FA: $500,000 FAN: 500000	D: 2025-11-25 FD: 2025-11-25	1 investors

Grant Latest

2025-11-25

$500K

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

G

Gertrude Snodgrass

Co-Founder of the Greater Chicago Food Depository

T

Tyler Stratton

Director of Community Asset Building

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