Please read the email below carefully. Please take note of the new pickup location, new pickup times and the option to now receive KiwiKids updates via text message.
Chicago Package Pickup for Thursday, July 9
1 Package Pickup for the Entire Week
Next Pickup will be Thursday, July 16
Each Package will Contain:
Cereal, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Orange Juice, Challah, Grape Juice, Kokosh Cake/Rugelach, Schnitzel, Lasagna, EJs Pizza Pie, Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs Buns, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Pickles, Peanut Butter, and a Fresh Produce Box (1-3 per family).
Boxes that are packed for 3 or more children will also contain American cheese.
This KiwiKids Package contains the quantities of 7 servings of breakfast and 7 servings of lunch for each child. All food is packaged together in large boxes. Families with more than 5 children will receive at least 2 KiwiKids packages (in addition to the produce boxes). Please be sure you have space in your car for your meal package box(es) and produce box(es). After tomorrow, there is no pickup until Thursday, July 16.
Meals are available free of charge for all children 18 years and under . There are no income eligibility requirements or location restrictions to receive free meals and nothing to reserve- simply drive through and pick up for your family.
Sign up and receive emails concerning the menu, feedback and program updates. Please be understanding if there are foods specified that are not received. Menu is subject to change and is not guaranteed,
Pickup Information- Thursday July 9
All pickups are now from 7100 McCormick Blvd in Lincolnwood , behind Lincolnwood Town Center Mall (this is the location that was used for the Internet Asifa Event in September 2018).
Please access the pickup location by driving East on Town Center Drive. In other words, please drive around the mall so that Kohls is on your left. This is the only way to access the drive-through pickup.
Please do not park your car elsewhere and walk to the pickup location. For safety and security, please stay in your car at all times.
The drive-through will be open from 6:30-10:30 pm for everyone- single families, bulk pickup, produce boxes, etc.
How YOU can Help the KiwiKids Pickup Service
  1. Please know exactly how many produce boxes you would like to receive. Every family can ask for up to 3 boxes. Please make this decision before it is your turn.
  2. Please know how many meals you are eligible to receive (children at home ages 18 and under). If you are picking up for more than 1 family, please know the exact breakdown of how many children per family and how many produce boxes each family would like to receive.
  3. If you need any special packages (gluten free and/or lubavitcher shechita) please communicate that when giving your numbers at the start of the drive-through process.
  4. Please follow the directions and instructions from our staff.
  5. Please smile and say Thank You to all the staff and volunteers who are trying their best to provide this service for the community.
  6. If you would like to volunteer on site, please text/WhatsApp Rabbi Yitzchok Ehrman at 773-573-0085. Adults only please.
Please note, KiwiKids can no longer provide delivery service. .
KiwiKids Updates via TEXT
There is a new option to receive KiwiKids updates via text messag e. Text messages will be used to communicate general pickup times and if there are any last-minute changes or important announcements. We will continue to send out all information via email as well.
To join, simply text JOIN to (833)563-0059. You will receive a message back immediately confirming that you subscribed.
KiwiKids Weekly Survey July 2 Pickup
Please take a few minutes and complete this short survey to give your feedback on the meal packages that was offered this past week. Was there something you loved and want to see on the menu again? Think something should be different? We want to know! We will use this valuable feedback for future menu planning. All information is anonymous.
Fresh Produce Boxes and Milk
Free, fresh produce boxes are available for pickup once a week now confirmed for July and August! All households are eligible . Families can request 1-3 boxes.
Each box contains:  3 lbs of pears, 3 lbs of apples (some may contain nectarines instead), 4 lbs of oranges, 5 lbs of grapefruits, 3 lbs of onions, 5 lbs potatoes and 2 lbs of carrots.
Families not eligible for any KiwiKids meals can pick up 1-3 produce boxes and free cholov yisroel milk . Families getting KiwiKids meal packages will receive the produce box(es) at the same time as the meal package(s).
KiwiKids Upcycled
The Burstyn family made these seasoned roasted chickpeas with the chickpeas in their meal package.
Try it yourself! Place the chickpeas in a pan. Season with olive oil, salt, cumin and garlic powder, or whatever spices you like. Bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 400 degrees. Enjoy!
Have a recipe or creative idea to share?  Email us (please include a picture) at kiwikids@agudahil.org . Let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous.
Kiw iKids is an equal opportunity provider serving over 18,000 free meals daily to children (18 and under) in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Michigan. We love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us by replying to this email or give us a call at 773-765-7997.