Chicago Shares

Chicago Shares is a non-profit that helps feed the hungry through a voucher system: people buy vouchers, give them to the hungry who redeem them for food.

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We're pleased to announce we are now moving our posts to Bluesky. You can follow us now at https://t.co/ygoSZMHPRP

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We received a grant from the Highwind Impact Fund to support organizations that work toward the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals - St. Leonard’s Ministries and the Life Skills Reentry Support Institute at Roosevelt University.
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Chicago Shares will be featured in an ad in StreetWise in the July 9-15 edition. Be sure to purchase a copy!

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Congratulations to the 2025 Chicago Shares Grant recipients! Visit our website for a full list of awardees!
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We recently presented a $3,000 grant check and $1,000 vouchers to the St. Vincent DePaul Conference at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Congratulations to this important and impactful organization!

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As recently featured in @StreetWise_CHI, the National Public Housing Museum opened in April 2025. The museum is the only cultural institution devoted to telling the history of public housing in the U.S. You can learn more on their website: https://t.co/0F6xtcBC7g

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

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Last Sunday (Dec. 15) while selling Shares at HNC our program founder, Ann Klocke, stopped by to say hello. She was thrilled that the organization she introduced to Chicago was still helping the hungry poor 30 years later.

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Help spread holiday cheer with Chicago Shares this holiday season! You can purchase shares here: https://t.co/GG8CmRSCP4

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Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to purchase Chicago Shares!
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This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the dedicated community of Chicagoans who support Chicago Shares and help to provide for those in need. You can purchase shares on our website! https://t.co/GG8CmRS4Zw

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Kudos to Jewel-Osco for partnering with the Chicago Bears in collecting coats for the needy. Chicago Shares is grateful to Jewel for accepting Chicago Shares vouchers for the needy for more than a decade. For more information about Chicago Shares, go to https://t.co/CUhImGx4AP

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In May 2024, Chicago Shares presented Assumption Catholic Church with a resolution of thanks from its board of directors recognizing the church's outstanding support for our mission. Thank you to Assumption for many years of support!

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A testimonial from one of our supporters, Colleen Doherty!
"I always carry some in my pocket, and give them to people asking for help on the street. I’ve found that the recipients are sweet and grateful people. I tell friends and family how much I enjoy speaking with them."

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We’re happy to share that Chicago Shares’ ad is featured in the current issue of @StreetWise_CHI! Please pick up a copy and look for us!

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Chicago Shares recently recognized years of support from Assumption Church and The Moody Church with resolutions of appreciation.

Visit our website for all of the photos: https://t.co/EcDp1QIA4u

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On May 9th, board members King Poor and Liz Kohlbeck were guests of Fr. Greg and co-host Mark Teresi on Chicago Catholic Radio (750 AM) to discuss the Chicago Shares program.

Watch a video of the recording below!
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Dion's Chicago Dream, a 2023 Chicago Shares Grant awardee, was recently named a winner of Johnson & Johnson's 2024 Health Equity Innovation Challenge! The organization is one of five winners nationwide! Congratulations!

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Now through 3/31, you can support Dion’s Chicago Dream with any purchase at any Chicago Walgreens!

Please take advantage of this opportunity to support one of our wonderful recent grantees working to provide healthy food to Chicago.

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We are excited to share that Chicago Shares is among the charities featured in the StreetWise Wise Not-For-Profit Guide (December 13 issue).

In addition, Streetwise readers can learn more about Chicago Shares from its ad on the inside front cover of this issue.