Pacific Garden Mission
SleepMen's, women's and family shelter with evening meal.
- 1458 S Canal St
- Intake nightly, open 24/7
Chicago · free · no ID needed
Help tonight, and every night after.
A plain list of places in Chicago where you can sleep, eat, wash up, see a doctor and talk to someone. Everything here is free.
See all emergency homeless shelters in ChicagoFranciscan Outreach — Marquard Center
SleepInterim shelter beds plus daily meals.
- 2715 W Harrison St
- Nightly intake, evening
The Night Ministry — Street Outreach
Get helpHealth care, food and supplies brought to you.
- Mobile teams across the city
- Evenings, varies by route
Salvation Army Shield of Hope
SleepEmergency shelter intake and referrals.
- 924 N Christiana Ave
- 24/7 intake center
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
Get helpKnow your rights, advocacy and benefits guidance.
- 70 E Lake St, Suite 720
- Mon–Fri, daytime
Greater Chicago Food Depository — Find Food
EatFree groceries and hot meal sites in every neighborhood.
- Pantries citywide
- Call for nearest pantry hours
Catholic Charities Chicago
EatMeals, food pantry, clothing and case management.
- 721 N LaSalle Dr
- Mon–Fri, daytime
CDPH Community Health Centers
HealthCare regardless of insurance, ID or ability to pay.
- Clinics citywide
- Mon–Fri, daytime
Heartland Alliance Health
HealthPrimary care, mental health and substance use support.
- 1015 W Lawrence Ave
- Mon–Fri, daytime
Chicago Public Library — warming & Wi-Fi
Shower & washWarm seats, restrooms, computers and phone charging.
- Any branch, 81 locations
- Mon–Sat, see branch
Chicago Park District field houses
Shower & washShowers and restrooms at many locations — call first.
- Field houses citywide
- Daily, varies
Chicago Warming Centers
Shower & washFree warm space, water and transport to shelter.
- 6 community service centers
- Open when temps drop