What We Do
Our Programs
Three programs meeting people where they are, at no cost, in Chicago’s Back of the Yards.
Free Health Clinic
Care for our uninsured neighbors
A free clinic for uninsured and underinsured residents of Back of the Yards, open Tuesday evenings, with monthly specialty clinics. Services include primary care, dental care, mental health support, and physical therapy. A gynecology (women’s health) clinic is starting soon.
Days and hours: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Who it serves: Uninsured and underinsured Back of the Yards residents
How to access: Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted. Call 773-280-6267
Cost: Free. No insurance required.
Patients served each year: About 1,000
Bread Truck
Food for families in need
Free meals and groceries delivered to residents in need across multiple neighborhood locations. Open to all. No registration required.
Who it serves: Open to all. No registration required
Schedule: Varies by neighborhood stop. Call for current locations and times
How to access: Call 773-280-6267 for current stop locations and times
Cost: Free
Meals served: About 400-600 per day, six days a week
After-School Program
Support for our students
Free tutoring, mentoring, homework help, and social activities for elementary school age students in Back of the Yards.
Age group: Elementary school age students
Frequency: Four days a week
How to access: Call 773-280-6267 for more information
Cost: Free
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Free Health Clinic really free?
Yes. The clinic is free, and no insurance is required.
Who can use the Free Health Clinic?
Uninsured and underinsured residents of Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
When is the clinic open?
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, plus monthly specialty clinics in primary care, dental care, mental health, and physical therapy. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are accepted. Call 773-280-6267.
Where is The Port?
5013 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. See the Contact page for a map and our message form.
Who can get food from the Bread Truck?
Anyone. It is free and open to all, with no registration required. The Bread Truck serves about 400 to 600 meals a day, six days a week, at stops across the neighborhood. Call 773-280-6267 for current stops and times.
Who is the After-School Program for?
Elementary school students in Back of the Yards. It offers free tutoring, mentoring, homework help, and social activities four days a week. Call 773-280-6267 for details.
How can I volunteer?
Fill out the volunteer sign-up form and our team will be in touch. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are especially welcome.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Port Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 36-3384385). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. See ways to give.
Your gifts of time, resources, and prayer make our programs possible.