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Published 10/19/25 5:30PM
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Fight2Feed is Seeking Wednesday Volunteers!

FIGHT2FEED A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 22, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT-6
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    4-5 Hours Per Shift: Prep, Cook, Pack and Distrinute Hot Meals
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to lift 25 Pounds - Parking Complimentary

    Description

    Fight2Feed is Seeking Wednesday Volunteers!

    Every Wednesday, Fight2Feed runs a community kitchen at McCormick Place East Kitchen (8am–3pm), producing 500–800 meals for neighbors in need. Every other Wednesday we also rescue 10,000–20,000 pounds of food.

    We’re seeking weekly volunteers—whether once a month or every week—to help us meet increased holiday demand.

    Shifts: 7am-12pm or 8am–2pm

    Where: McCormick Place East Kitchen, Chicago

    What to expect: Kitchen prep, cooking, packing, and light cleanup (training provided; closed-toe shoes required)

    Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/252564566100150

    Questions? volunteer@fight2feed.org

    Location

    On-site

    McCormick Place East Kitchen - Lake Side

    2227 Fort Dearborn Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    Directions

    Directions to Fight2Feed Kitchen

    McCormick Place EAST Kitchen:

    2227 Fort Dearborn Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

    IF DRIVING: Best to Google Map McCormick Place Parking Lot C.

    1. Type "McCormick Place Lot C" in Google Maps
    2. Go into Lot C parking garage.
    3. Turn right and take a ticket. We will cover your parking by QR code.
    4. Turn left and keep driving until you see the green parking section.
    5. Park to the right in the green section.
    6. Enter McCormick Place from the parking lot through these doors.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Seeking Volunteers

    • Meal Preparations – Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
    • Packaging Meals
    • Prepping Food
    • Food Rescue Sorting
    • Cleaning
    • Pantry Organization
    • Sorting / Packing / Inventory
    • Unloading - Great cardio and strength workout!
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