CFY+M is a 100% plant-based + cruelty free organization. All items must be vegan meaning items free of dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, and other animal byproducts. All cleaning and beauty supplies must be free of animal testing.
High Need Items:
- Adult + Children Masks
- Mini Hand Sanitizers
- Toilet Paper + Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent Pods
- Canned Fruit + Veggies
- Vegan Chili + Soups
- Fruit Snacks (without gelatin)
- Granola Bars
- Salty Snacks (pretzels, potato chips, crackers)
- Cereal + Grits
- Plant-Based Milk (shelf stable)
Other Needed Items:
- Pasta + Pasta Sauce
- Tortillas
- Peanut Butter + Jelly
- Granola Bars
- Boxed Mac + Cheese (Upton’s is preferred)
- Tooth Brushes
- Toothpaste
- Hand Soap
- Beans + Lentils (canned or bagged)
Who benefits from your donations? Check out our partners below!
We Grow Chicago
We have a partnership with We Grow Chicago (formally I Grow Chicago) in Englewood. I Grow is located in a food desert on the south side of Chicago. Since May 2020, we have had ongoing donation drives to raise money to stock their pantry with plant-based, shelf stable groceries and cruelty free cleaning + beauty products. We also partner with We Grow to support their children programs and specials events.
Food Not Bombs
We’ve partnered with Food Not Bombs in Humboldt Park on the west side of Chicago. Visit our events schedule to find out the when the next drive is and stay up-to-date with their Facebook page.
Instituto del Progreso Latino
One of our teammates, Betzy brought together Instituto del Progreso Latino and CFY+M later in 2020. We are working with them to provide plant-based options to the Pilsen community and surrounding areas. Not only are we working to provide them with monthly grocery donations, but we are working to provide education about a plant-based diet.
KIPP One Primary
We support KIPP One Primary + Academy by providing school supplies, books featuring Black and Brown characters, plant-based snacks for the students, warm clothing, and groceries for families during special events!
Our Generous Donors
Beyond Meat
Method
Upton’s Naturals
TiNDLE
Know of communities in need?
We want to help! If you know of a community, organization, specific person, or family in need, please share our information with them. One of our main missions is providing vegan options to all communities. Everyone deserves and needs access to food and we will do whatever it takes to ensure that is possible.
Contact us at victoria@crueltyfreeyouandme.org or call/text to (708) 207-8141.