In the coming winter months, it becomes difficult for low-income families to stay safe and warm. There are resources available in Chicago to help those that need them.

The following are areas available between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. where people can keep warm during the winter:

Englewood Community Service Center

1140 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620

312-747-0200

Garfield Community Service Center

10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

312-746-5400

Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center

4314 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653

312-747-2300

North Area Community Service Center

845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

312-744-2580

South Chicago Community Service Center

8650 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617

312-747-0500

Trina Davila Community Service Center

4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

312-744-2014

Soup kitchens and food banks help aid people in need of food:

Cornerstone Community Outreach

3.9 (137) · Soup kitchen

13.1 mi · 4628 N Clifton Ave

(773) 271-8163

7:30-7pm

RTW Veteran Center

3.7 (3) · Soup kitchen

6.2 mi · 7415 S East End Ave #113

(800) 974-2808

Opens 10AM-6PM the weekend 12-5pm

Franciscan Outreach

3.4 (81) · Homeless shelter

6.5 mi · 2715 W Harrison St

(773) 265-6683

Opens 9AM-5PM closed weekends

Warming centers: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/dfss_warming_centers.html