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The ARK

In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables and non-perishable food items, we welcome donations of non-food items such as toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, soap, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry detergent, toothpaste, children's diapers and wipes.

This listing was last updated Aug 8, 2012

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Location & Open Times

Mondays
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesdays
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursdays
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturdays
Closed
Sundays
Closed

Mon. thru Thurs., 9-5; Fri., 9-2

Hours are in CDT. Hours updated 12 years ago

6450 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, USAGet Directions

  • 773-681-8983

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  • Jerry Frankel

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