Participants visit Vital Bridges’ grocery centers and select from an array of nutritious foods at no cost to the participant. There are three grocery centers in the Chicago neighborhoods on the north, south and west sides. Registered and Licensed Dietitians offer individual and group nutrition counseling at the three grocery centers.
Eligibility to the food program must return the documents on the application checklist including verification from a physician of an HIV diagnosis and an income of no more than $2,942 per monthly (excluding SNAP benefits). Eligibility is reviewed annually.
Nutrition services are available to anyone who is HIV+. You do not have to be receiving food services to see a Dietitian.
Download the Vital Bridges Food Application (PDF)
The health and safety of our staff, participants and community remain our highest priority. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, services and hours of operation may be impacted. Please call 773-275-2586 for further information and/or to make an appointment.
We thank you for your understanding and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Pantry Hours:
Westside Service Days- Tues and Friday (10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm)
Northside Service Days- Tues(12pm-6pm), Thurs(12pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm)
Southside Service Day- Thurs(11am-2pm and 3:30pm-5pm) and Fridays (11am-2pm)
Contact Information:
Dana Howse, dhowse@heartlandalliance.org, (773) 826-7066
