The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-11-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 11 more dates | Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637
The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
The food pantry, located at Hyde Park Union Church, provides nonperishable groceries and limited refrigerated and frozen foods to 500 to 800 people every month on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
We serve the area of 39th – 63rd St., Cottage Grove east to Lake Michigan, and patrons can come twice a month. All will be served on their first visit, regardless of residency. If you are looking for food outside of our service area or hours, you can visit the website of the Greater Chicago Food depository to find additional services.
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Volunteers order food, unload deliveries, pre-pack bags and distribute food. ​If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Church Office or Margy Mitchell, the Food Pantry coordinator.
Time and Location
Every Saturday (including Christmas, New Year’s Day, and July 4th) from 10 am to 1 pm;
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S. Woodlawn — enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St.
Chicago, IL 60637

Crochet Woobles Club for Kids
2026-11-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Crochet Woobles Club for Kids
Kids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Woobles Club, a place where they can learn, get some help, or just hang out with other Wooblers! Karla Ocampo is leading the club, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to finish their Woobles. We understand the busy schedules of parents, so we offer flexible attendance options-they can drop in for one day ($15) or come every day, whatever suits them best! Save $5 if you sign up for all three days.
Wooble kits are sold separately and aren’t included in the club fee. Kits can be purchased at the time of the class. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts, please).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
Dates and price:
Club meets from 1:00 to 2:30 on the following Saturdays:

October 25. $15
November 1. $15
November 8. $15
All three classes $40 (save $5)

Meet your instructor
Karla Ocampo (she/her), a talented Latina fiber artist rooted in the Southside of Chicago, brings over two decades of crochet experience to her classes. With a background in fashion, she has turned her crochet skills into a unique form of art. As the owner and instructor at Karla Crochets, she creates stunning pieces and shares her passion and expertise with others. Currently, Karla is a “camp counselor” at Summer Lab. To truly appreciate her creativity and dedication, follow her on Instagram @karla_crochets.

Committed Knitters
2026-11-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Committed Knitters
Arts Incubator: flex space (second floor)
Wednesdays 12:00-3:00 pm
Committed Knitters welcomes you to our bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up needles for the first time, there’s a spot for you. Share ideas, make progress on your projects, and enjoy a cozy, creative time with us!
We’ve got supplies ready for you.
Just drop in—no registration needed!
