Our Partners
The Figueroa Wu Family Foundation is proud to work with the following organizations and groups who share our goals of spreading services into areas of unmet need in a manner that is dignified and empowering.
greater chicago food depository
The Pilsen Food Pantry has been a member of the Greater Chicago Food Depository since mid-2018. Each year, the Pilsen Food Pantry receives over 500,000 pounds of food from GCFD. GCFD has also provided cooling units and financial support to the Pantry. The Pantry is able to provide a wide variety of nutrition foods to our community due to the valient and tireless efforts of GCFD.
“The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s food bank. We provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.”
The Logan Foundation jumped in to support the anti-poverty programs of the Pilsen Food Pantry in 2020. On a weekly basis, Logan Foundation purchases hundreds of pounds of produce for the Pantry. Additionally, Logan Foundation provides pallets of new school supplies and warm outerwear for seasonal distributions.
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has partnered with the Figueroa Wu Family Foundation to bring the Pilsen Food Pantry to the Chicago community. Together, we're working to combat hunger and improve social and health outcomes through the distribution of high quality nutrition.
In the first month of the pantry's operations, Chicago-land Trader Joe's stores donated over 2,000 pounds of food to pantry clients. Now, Trader Joe’s donates daily to the Pilsen Food Pantry. By donating food fresh and safe food with mild cosmetic imperfections, Trader Joe's works to reduce food waste and benefit the pantry.
"Fighting hunger is central to what we do. We are a grocery store. Thus, providing food for people in need is one of our most important giving priorities." - 2017
imperfect produce
Imperfect Produce has partnered with the Figueroa Wu Family Foundation to bring the Pilsen Food Pantry to the Chicago community. Together, we're working to combat hunger and improve social and health outcomes through research.
Imperfect Produce sources "ugly" produce directly from farms which would otherwise end up in a landfill. They then deliver that produce to residential customers, increasing the affordability of fresh produce and reducing waste.
"Fighting food waste and fighting hunger are truly interconnected, which is why every week, we donate thousands of pounds of delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables to our nonprofit partners." - 2018
Supplying 1000 pounds of frozen chicken to the Pantry twice annually since 2018!
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