Chicago, IL

Cranksgiving Chicago Chapter is ready to roll again in 2025!

Every year, throughout the country, shops and individuals organize Cranksgiving events to help provide thousands of those in need with a food during the holiday season. Our annual Chicago food drive/scavenger hunt by bike gets rolling on Saturday, Novemeber 24 at noon from Cosmic Bikes in Jefferson Park.

Over the last three yeasr Cranksters here on the NW side contributed hundreds of pounds of holiday food, pantry staples and personal care items to folks in need through New Hope Pantry.

The event will begin with registration and check-in at 12 noon at Cosmic Bikes (with some energizing beverages and snacks on hand). The event is free, but you will need money to purchase food and other items to be donated. All riders will receive a list of items to buy from specific grocery stores around the NW Side, all accessible via local roads and trails.

Once you've acquired everything you're able to on the list, haul it back for the closing party at Lake Effect Brewing at 3073 N. Milwaukee. Cosmic Bikes people will be at the brewery from 2:30pm to greet you! When you arrive with your bounty, we'll count, weigh and sort your catch, buy you a drink and celebrate, and then we'll award prizes for (1) heaviest haul, (2) most items delivered, (3) highest mileage, (4) cleverest costume (prize categories subject to revision😃).

We will deliver the mountain of your donations to New Hope Community Food Pantry for distribution to needy families and individuals through their food pantry and aid programs.

Questions? See below, or contact COSMIC BIKES with any questions about Cranksgiving Chicago: 773-930-4076 (voice or text) or justyna@cosmicbikes.com

Registration is encouraged but not required! Day of registration accepted!