• Mission OLA (map)
  • 3814 W. Iowa St
  • Chicgao, IL

Join your Chicago Belles for a Founders’ Day service event to celebrate Saint Mary’s and give back to our local community. This year, we will be getting together to serve families at the Saturday Pantry at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels on Saturday, October 3rd.

In order to volunteer:

  1. Please fill out the form below so we have an accurate headcount to provide the Mission.

  2. Please fill out the brief waiver which is required by Mission OLA

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mission ola waiver

Details For Volunteering at the Saturday Pantry:

  • Where? 3814 W. Iowa St (Outreach center).

  • Parking? Please park at 3800 W. Iowa St. (entrance off Hamlin), 824 N. Hamlin, or in the grass lot at 900 N. Avers.

  • When? Saturday, October 3rd

  • Time? Arrive at 8:00 am. The pantry concludes before noon.

What to Expect as a Volunteer:

Volunteers help support a community food and resource distribution event that serves local families and neighbors.

  • 8:30 AM Arrival & Setup: Volunteers help set up tables and prepare the distribution area before the food truck arrives.

  • Food Sorting & Bagging: Volunteers unload and repackage fresh produce, bread, and other food items into bags for distribution.

  • Clothing & Household Goods: While food is being prepared, volunteers organize donated clothing and household items for community members to browse.

  • Distribution Support: As participants are called, volunteers help distribute food and assist with carrying items to vehicles when needed.

  • Additional Resource Distribution: Families may also receive clothing and household goods after collecting their food.

  • Cleanup: Volunteers help pack up, clean the area, and wrap up activities, typically by 12:00 PM.

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels:

The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels establishes a Catholic presence in the West Humboldt Park area on Chicago’s west side.

This area is presently one of the poorest neighborhoods in the City of Chicago. The purpose of the Mission is twofold: to assist the materially poor and to share the treasure of our Catholic Faith.

The sisters provide fresh produce, non perishable food, clothing, and household goods to about 250 families each month at their Saturday Pantry.