Events & Calendar
One place to see what’s happening.
Monday Dinner, pantry hours, special events, community drives, fundraisers and holiday schedule changes all belong here.
Holiday season · 2026
So much goodness ahead.
Donate, cook, serve or adopt a neighbor this holiday season. There’s a place for you to volunteer and make the season brighter.
Special dates are highlighted below. Our regular pantry and Monday Dinner schedule is listed separately.
November 2026
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October 1–31, 2026
31 Days of Giving
Help keep our October collection drive going through the end of the month. Every contribution helps us support our neighbors.
See current needs →November 30, 2026
Almost Home Chicago Holiday Auction
November 30, 2026 · Online. All proceeds go to Almost Home Chicago. Bidding will take place on our auction platform.
December 1, 2026
Giving Tuesday
Help fuel Almost Home’s community programs throughout the winter. Give, share, or invite someone to get involved.
DONATE NOW →December 12, 2026
🎂 Happy Birthday, Jamie!
Celebrate Jamie Chazinski and the care she brings to Almost Home. Join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday!
December 21, 2026
Almost Home Christmas Party
Join us for a festive celebration and some holiday cheer. Time and event details are coming soon.
More ways to share holiday joy.
Details coming soon
Adopt a Family for Thanksgiving
Sponsor a family’s holiday meal box so they can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving dinner at home. Sponsorship details are coming soon.
Details coming soon
Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteers
Join the volunteer team for our Thanksgiving meal. The dinner date and volunteer sign-up opportunities are coming soon.
Details coming soon
Adopt a Nursing Home Friend
Fill a Christmas stocking with essential personal-care items and special treats for a local senior. Sign-up and delivery details are coming soon.
Details coming soon
Adopt a Child from the Community
Help fulfill a child’s holiday wish list. Sign-up and gift drop-off details are coming soon.
Details coming soon
Adopt a Friend from Stone Soup Kitchen
Bring extra holiday cheer to our neighbors. We’ll share participation details as they become available.
The holidays can be joyful, and they can be hard. Thank you for being the heart of Almost Home and helping our neighbors feel remembered.
Weekly schedule
THE THINGS YOU CAN COUNT ON EACH WEEK.
Regular hours stay easy to find here and on the individual program pages. See the highlighted holiday dates above for special events and upcoming opportunities.
Monday
Pantry
2:00–7:00 PM
9230 S. Pulaski Rd.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Monday Dinner
Doors 4:30 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM
9230 S. Pulaski Rd.
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Pantry
2:00–5:00 PM
9230 S. Pulaski Rd.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Thursday
Pantry
2:00–5:00 PM
9230 S. Pulaski Rd.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Community calendar
DATES, EVENTS & SCHEDULE CHANGES.
This calendar is the home for special events, fundraisers, community drives, holiday closures and other confirmed dates.
Calendar updates are managed through Almost Home Chicago’s public Google Calendar. Regular pantry and Monday Dinner hours are also listed above for quick reference.
Monday Dinner
Every Monday. Doors open at 4:30 PM and dinner is served at 5:00 PM.
MONDAY DINNER →Pantry hours
Monday 2–7 PM • Tuesday 2–5 PM • Thursday 2–5 PM.
VISIT / HOURS →Special events
Fundraisers, drives and community events are posted here once dates are confirmed.
ASK ABOUT AN EVENT →Want to be part of something?
SHOW UP, PITCH IN OR BUILD SOMETHING WITH US.
Individuals, families, workplaces, churches, schools and teams can volunteer, sponsor a Monday Dinner, host a drive or support a community event.