Welcome to Frieda’s Place
“Frieda’s Place is a community-based organization that exists to meet the needs of individuals in Chicago experiencing poverty and hunger. We provide food, clothing, and other available resources needed to improve the quality of life.”
Frieda Holly
Stop by Frieda’s Place.
Sundays 9AM - 11AM
Tuesdays 8AM - 10:30 AM
Thursdays 8 AM - 10:30 AM
1438 W 51st Street, Chicago IL 60609
Community Kitchen
Fresh, warm meals served at our community kitchen located at 1438 W 51st St. since 1993. Frieda and volunteers from Chicago HOPES for Kids and other organizations prepare meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Church congregations provide food on Sundays.
Other Resources
Clothing, books, shoes, and other resources are available during Frieda’s Place Hours. Seasonal items such as winter coats and boots, frozen turkeys, and back-to-school gear are available throughout different times of the year.
“I just sat there, and one day he came out with a lot of people around him and I just started hollering his name. He wouldn't look my way but I started yelling, ‘Mayor Daley, I need to start a soup kitchen,’ and he stopped, looked at me, and told his secretary to take down my name and number. I thought this man wasn’t going to call me, but he called me.”
Frieda Holly