Recycling

Recycling is a simple, powerful way to support the Pilsen Food Pantry and care for our planet. Community members are welcome to drop off aluminum cans any day—your contributions help fund our programs and serve neighbors in need.

Every can counts. Thank you for turning your recycling into community support!

If you have questions about donating, please email donations@pilsenfoodpantry.com

Only about 10% of materials placed in Chicago’s recycling bins are appropriate for recycling so millions of pounds of good quality materials end up in landfills. To do our part, the Pilsen Food Pantry collects crushed aluminum cans.

Our metal recycling is sold to a local shredder once a month to support or general operations.