Conrad's Charities

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Basic Needs & Human Services

Food access, housing, emergency support, family care, and practical help for day-to-day stability.

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Basic Needs & Human Services Charities

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Chicago Lights Social Service Center

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Housing & homelessness | Poverty relief

Last verified Apr 30, 2026

Partner with Chicago adults to build brighter futures through food support, clothing resources, case management, and other services that help people pursue greater stability.

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Service area
Chicago service area with pantry appointments for ZIP codes 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606, 60610, 60611, 60654, and 60661
Contact
+1 (312) 640-2571
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events, Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Chicago Lights Financials | IRS Form 990 (2023) | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago Lights About Us

Organization profile

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified May 9, 2026

End hunger across Chicago and Cook County by partnering with community organizations to connect neighbors with healthy food and advance solutions to the root causes of hunger.

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Service area
Chicago and Cook County, Illinois
Contact
+1 (773) 247-3663
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Greater Chicago Food Depository Contact | Greater Chicago Food Depository Annual Reports & Financials

Organization profile

Working Bikes

Basic Needs & Human Services / Transportation assistance | Poverty relief

Last verified May 18, 2026

Collect and refurbish donated bicycles to provide reliable transportation access for local communities and international partners.

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Service area
Chicago local distribution and global bicycle shipments through partner organizations
Contact
+1 (773) 847-5440
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Working Bikes About | Working Bikes Contact

Organization profile

Catholic Charities USA

Basic Needs & Human Services / Family services | Disaster relief | Poverty relief

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Provide service to people, families, and communities in need while advocating for just social structures through a national Catholic Charities network.

Location
Alexandria, VA, USA
Service area
United States and U.S. territories through member agencies
Contact
+1 (703) 549-1390
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Get Help, Remote
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Catholic Charities USA Mission Page | Catholic Charities USA Contact Page

Organization profile

Abode

Basic Needs & Human Services / Housing & homelessness | Family services | Poverty relief

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Work together to end homelessness in the Bay Area through housing, services, and coordinated support for individuals and families.

Location
Fremont, CA, USA
Service area
Bay Area, California
Contact
Contact field pending
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Get Help, Remote
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Abode Website | Charity Navigator

Source-linked local resource

Food Bank For New York City Community Kitchen

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified Sep 13, 2026

Empower every New Yorker to achieve food security by providing fresh food, SNAP assistance, and nutrition education for lasting stability.

Location
New York, NY, USA
Service area
New York City, including all five boroughs
Contact
+1 (212) 566-7855
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Food Bank For New York City | Food Bank For New York City

Source-linked local resource

City Harvest

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified Sep 13, 2026

End hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue, distribution, education, and other practical solutions.

Location
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Service area
New York City, across the five boroughs
Contact
+1 (646) 412-0600
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
City Harvest Contact | City Harvest Financials

Source-linked local resource

The Bowery Mission

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Housing & homelessness | Poverty relief

Last verified Sep 13, 2026

Provide meals, shelter, clothing, and other support for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty.

Location
New York, NY, USA
Service area
New York City metro area
Contact
+1 (212) 674-3456
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
The Bowery Mission Contact | The Bowery Mission Contact

Source-linked local resource

Coalition for the Homeless

Basic Needs & Human Services / Housing & homelessness | Legal aid | Poverty relief

Last verified Sep 13, 2026

End homelessness in New York City through advocacy, direct services, and client support.

Location
New York, NY, USA
Service area
New York City
Contact
+1 (212) 776-2000
Ways to help
Get Help
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerView on Google Maps
Coalition for the Homeless Contact | Coalition for the Homeless