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Chicago Library Opens First Food Pantry, Serves 600 Households

1/24/2026

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Legler Regional Library in West Garfield Park opened the city’s first library-system food pantry on January 22, 2025, serving about 600 households.
The pantry is a collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and offers essential foods and hygiene kits.
Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown said the pantry expands library services.
The city is finalizing plans for a new development to replace a closed Aldi store in the neighborhood.

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Legler Regional Library in West Garfield Park opened the city’s first library-system food pantry on January 22, 2025, serving about 600 households.
The pantry is a collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and offers essential foods and hygiene kits.
Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown said the pantry expands library services.
The city is finalizing plans for a new development to replace a closed Aldi store in the neighborhood.