The Nourishing Hope “Hub” (formerly Lakeview Pantry) is created to serve as the organization’s primary large-scale intake warehouse, expanding its capacity to store sizable donations and help even more Chicagoans who are facing difficulty. The new facility also includes social support services and Chicago’s first food pantry online-ordering and pick-up service.
The Hub adapts an existing 10,000sf 1960’s masonry building with code-required upgrades, including new water service, sprinkler system, electrical service, mechanical and structural upgrades, and a ramp to make the space fully accessible to all.
The DNA of their flagship market weaves through the Hub; bright colors and large food graphics appear along the windows, a light-filled waiting area welcomes clients with flowers, and a greeter personally checks-in each individual. A bright blue core volume houses the online market pick-up center, private huddle rooms, and a staff/volunteer kitchen.
In the warehouse, capacity to store sizable donations enables the organization to serve even more Chicagoans who are facing difficulty. Pre-existing building materials (brick, cmu, steel, gypsum roof deck) are all sprayed white, creating a single, cohesive space. Both natural and LED lighting illuminate the sorting, gleaning and packing activities taking place.
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General Contractor: Favor Construction
Structural: Enspect Engineering
MEP: Building Engineering Systems
Lighting Designer: Lux Populi
Photography: Tom Harris Architectural Photography