American Job Center - Pilsen
FREE job services for ages 16 and up: resumes, interview practice, career coaching, job placement, paid internships and help paying for job training.
1700 W. 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Verified 9/29/2026
Family Resources on the Southwest
Free and low-cost help for families in the Southwest of Chicago (Pilsen, Back of the Yards, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, Brighton Park and more). Food, childcare, schools, youth programs, health care and more.
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Beat the Streets Chicago
Youth wrestling for ages 5 to 18, including girls' wrestling, after-school tutoring and summer camps. Programs in many neighborhoods and 20+ CPS schools.
5985 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Verified 9/29/2026
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. 1st and 3rd Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3745 S. Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Casa Catalina Food Pantry
Catholic Charities food pantry. Tue and Thu 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.; Wed 1-5:30 p.m.
4537 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Catholic Charities Families in Transition (FIT)
Homelessness prevention help for families at risk of losing their housing.
2601 W. Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
CDPH Greater Lawn Mental Health Center
FREE city mental health counseling for children, teens and adults who live in Chicago. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening hours some days.
4150 W. 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Archer Heights
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
5055 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Back of the Yards
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
2111 W. 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Brighton Park
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
4314 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Chicago Lawn
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
6120 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Clearing
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
6423 W. 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Gage Park
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
2807 W. 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Garfield Ridge
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
6348 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - McKinley Park
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
1915 W. 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Scottsdale
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
4101 W. 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Sherman Park
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
5440 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - West Lawn
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
4020 W. 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Public Library - Wrightwood-Ashburn
FREE Chicago Public Library branch: story times, kids' and teen programs, homework help, computers and Wi-Fi, and free passes and events. Free library card for Chicago residents.
8530 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Verified 9/29/2026
Child & Family Connections #8 (Easterseals) - Early Intervention
Local Early Intervention office for southwest Chicago, for children under 3 with delays or disabilities. Anyone can call to request a FREE evaluation.
9730 S. Western Ave, Suite 101, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Verified 9/29/2026
Christ Temple Church of God Food Pantry
Church food pantry for families between 47th and 55th Streets (Racine to Damen). Tuesdays noon-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
5252 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Christ Temple Church of God Food Pantry
Church food pantry for families between 47th and 55th Streets (Racine to Damen). Tuesdays noon-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
5252 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Esperanza 63rd Street
Esperanza community health clinic: pediatrics, prenatal care, women's health and behavioral health. English and Spanish. Call to book.
4058 W. 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Esperanza Brighton Park
Esperanza community health clinic: pediatrics, prenatal care, women's health and behavioral health. English and Spanish. Call to book.
4700 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Esperanza Marquette
Esperanza community health clinic: pediatrics, prenatal care, women's health and behavioral health. English and Spanish. Call to book.
6550 S. Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
IDHS Englewood Family Community Resource Center
Illinois state office where you can apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid/All Kids health insurance, cash help (TANF) and child care assistance. You can also apply online at abe.illinois.gov.
5323 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Verified 9/29/2026
Immaculate Conception Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Fridays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
2745 W. 44th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Jesus Christ Food Pantry
Food pantry for families between 50th and 79th Streets (Western to Cicero). Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays noon-3 p.m.
3500 W. 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Metropolitan Family Services Midway Children's Center
Early learning and Head Start for ages 2 to 5 for income-eligible working or student parents.
3215 W. 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
National Museum of Mexican Art
Mexican art and culture in the heart of Pilsen. FREE every day (Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm).
1852 W. 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Verified 9/29/2026
New Life Community Church - Archer Heights
Church food help in partnership with New Life Centers' Pan de Vida and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Call for pantry days.
4101 W. 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
New Life Community Church - Archer Heights
Church food help in partnership with New Life Centers' Pan de Vida and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Call for pantry days.
4101 W. 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
2751 W. 38th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
Verified 9/29/2026
Resurrection United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Church food pantry for ZIPs 60629 and 60638. Fridays 9 to 11 a.m.
5717 W. 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
Verified 9/29/2026
Salvation Army Chicago Lawn Corps
Food pantry Wednesdays 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. for ZIP codes 60629 and 60652, plus church and community programs.
5950 S. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Salvation Army Midway Corps
Food pantry and community programs near Midway. Call for current pantry hours.
5036 W. 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Basil / Visitation Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Mondays and Wednesdays 8 to 11 a.m.
843 W. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Gall Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5511 S. Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
Tutoring Chicago - Pilsen
FREE one-to-one tutoring for students in grades 1-12 with a trained volunteer tutor, at the Union League Boys & Girls Club. Apply online.
2157 W. 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Verified 9/29/2026
UI Health Lifespan Disability Clinic
Fully accessible primary care for kids and adults with disabilities like Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism, plus help with supplies, equipment and therapy. Bilingual staff. Second site: 2600 S. Michigan Ave, (312) 492-0025.
5525 S. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Verified 9/29/2026
WIC Clinic - Alivio Medical Center
Bilingual WIC clinic: FREE food benefits and nutrition help for income-eligible pregnant and new moms and kids under 5.
2355 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Verified 9/29/2026
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