Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 11, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — A new executive director has taken the reins of a Lincoln Square food pantry as the nonprofit continues to see an increase in demand from the community. The Friendship Center, 2711 W. Lawrence Ave., was founded in 1969 and serves more than 70,000 people in Albany Park, Lincoln Square, North Park, Ravenswood and West Ridge. Requests for food assistance spiked during the pandemic and remain high due to various factors, including
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 26, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — A Lincoln Square food pantry facing increased demand because of the pandemic, rising food costs and more migrants settling in the area is throwing a summer fundraiser to serve more neighbors. The Friendship Center is hosting the End Hunger Games fundraiser 3-6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Guild Row Social Club, 3130 N. Rockwell St. Tickets start at $35, and the event will feature food, games such as corn hole, darts and a ping pong table, and