The Chicago Department of Human Services, located at 4314 S. Cottage Grove provide emergency food boxes for those that qualify. The box I received contained the following:

• 1 box of saltine crackers
• 1 box of macaroni and cheese
• 1 box of instant oatmeal
• 1 can of sardines
• 1 can of chicken noodle soup
• 1 can of tomato soup
• 1 can of green beans
• 1 can of pinto beans
• 1 can of mixed vegetables
• 1 can of spaghetti and meatballs
• 1 can of chili with beans
• 1 can of peach halves
• 1 can of apple sauce
• 1 can of vegetarian beans
• 12 oz. of grape jelly
• 18 oz. of peanut butter
• 1 orange drink mix
• 1 can of beef stew
• 2 lbs. of white enriched rice
• 9 oz. of rasins
• 4 platics forks, knife, spoon and napkins

City of Chicago’s Food Box

Contents of Food box issued by the City of Chicago’s  Department of Human Services.

Contents of food box issued by the City of Chicago’s DHS.

Chicago Department of Human Services

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4314 South Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
312-747-2300