Meaningful Support & Resources
Welcome to the Chrysallis Support Resources, a thoughtfully curated collection of practical tools, meaningful guidance, and community connections to accompany you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Rooted in the belief that no family should navigate these transitions without access to meaningful support, this space is dedicated to making essential resources accessible, honoring your unique needs, and fostering a sense of connection throughout every chapter.
Labor & Postpartum:
Lactation
Free Lactation Resources
Neb Medical - Provides free breast pumps for Medicaid customers.
Contact: 866.633.1597 (assistance available in Spanish & English)
Website: nebmedical.com, Click “qualify through insurance” on the website.
EveryMom Chicago - Provides free breast pumps and nursing supplies for uninsured women.
Contact: Email info@everymomchicago.org
Transgender Lactation
Lactation Classes
Chicago Family Picnic - Breastfeeding Classes
Chicago Family Doulas - Birth, Baby, & Breastfeeding Classes
Northwestern Medicine - Onsite Understanding Breastfeeding - Prentice
Loyola Center for Healthcare at Oakbrook Terrace - Breastfeeding Support Group Class
UChicago Medicine - In-Person Breastfeeding Class
Mother to Baby - Call 866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525
Milk Banks & Safe Milk Sharing
Lactation Support
Call 866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525
Postpartum Support Groups
Surrogacy & Adoption
Food Security
Farmers Markets
Food Banks / Pantries
The Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) is the primary food bank, coordinating a network of 850+ pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters across Chicago and Cook County. Use the GCFD's map to find locations, or call the Illinois Hunger Hotline at 708-422-8776.
Other locations and resources:
Community Gardens
Click here to find a garden near you!
There are over 90 community gardens spread throughout Chicago’s parks. The gardens vary greatly in size, style and function. From large pots of flowers to carefully planned landscapes, many of the community gardens are ornamental and focus on growing native plants, shrubs and beautiful annual and perennial flowers. The “edible” gardens feature a variety of opportunities, including allotment plot gardening, pantry gardening and children’s learning gardens.
Mobile Food Markets
Food Co-Ops
Local Foods - Bucktown
Dill Pickle Food Co-Op - Logan Square
Sugar Beet Food Co-Op - Oak Park
Wild Onion Market - Evanston, IL
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Band of Farmers: Chicago CSA Coalition
A few CSA farmers that are particularly loved are Radical Root, Montalbano Farms, and Cedar Valley Sustainable Farms.