Events
Nourishing Hope Gala
The Nourishing Hope Gala is our largest annual fundraiser.
This year, we are hosting the event in person at The Geraghty on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6pm. Join us to honor the impact of Nourishing Hope and our partners over the past year.
- Fabulous silent auction prizes, right from your smartphone
- Raise your paddle to support operating expenses and bid on exciting live auction packages
- Live entertainment and dancing!
Help us raise $900,000 for Nourishing Hope’s vital community programs. Your support provides food for today and hope for tomorrow to our Chicago neighbors. Stay tuned for more details!
For more details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Drew Moran, Director of Institutional Partnerships or click below to view our full partnership summary.
Support our mission of providing food, mental health counseling and social services to Chicagoans in need.
The End Hunger Social
A cocktail reception with a silent auction held each spring, hosted by the Young Leaders Board. Thank you for joining us this year on May 4, 2023 at Joy District. Together we surpassed our goal of raising $60,000 to support our community programs!
The End Hunger Social draws more than 250 up-and-coming professionals from all over Chicago, raising funds annually to provide food, social services and mental health counseling to any Chicagoan in need.
Join us each year for an evening of food, music, cocktails, games and silent auction items to raise funds for Nourishing Hope’s future! For more details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Grace Radzik Manager of Institutional Partnerships or click below to view our full partnership summary.
Caring for our Community
COVID-19 Precautions
The health, safety, and well-being of our Nourishing Hope community is top of mind as we look forward our events, so we will continue to inform our decision making concerning in-person aspects with city, state, and CDC guidelines.
Mask wearing is welcome at all Nourishing Hope events, but is not a requirement.

“Even before the pandemic, 1 in 7 Chicagoans struggled to consistently afford nutritious food — a tragic reality affecting the health and livelihood of generations to come. The pandemic and its economic impact have only deepened the disparities, highlighting the difficulties of gaining access to needed mental health counseling and social services. At Nourishing Hope, we’re committed to serving our Chicago neighbors and helping them to build a more promising future.”
Casey Herman, Board member and past board president
Nourishing Hope Exists Because of the Support of Our Neighbors.
With multiple food distribution programs that deliver the equivalent of 4 million meals each year, plus thousands of social service visits that empower healthy lives, Nourishing Hope strives to build a brighter future for all Chicagoans. Join us today!