In our LOOK WHO’S PITCHING IN story series, the Chicago Parks Foundation will introduce you to the volunteers who are making the 2021 season of Pitch In for the Parks + Green Teams citywide park clean-ups possible.

Today, we meet US Foods!

US Foods joined us for a Green Teams clean-up on September 24th at Humboldt Park.

Who is US Foods?

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors in the country, bringing all your favorite foods to your favorite restaurants.

How did your organization hear about CPF and the Green Team program?

We were looking for local organizations that could help us organize a community clean up. Was most impressed with Green Team and the rest is history.

Why is volunteering for the parks important to your organization?

We care about our planet and city. As a company, we want to show how much it means to us with actions - volunteering our time to make this city and its parks a cleaner place for everyone.

How does your organization’s mission relate to the work you’re doing with CPF?

Real people making a real difference in the world. Every bit helps and we want to show that our team cares about this planet and does the work to prove it.

Thank you for pitching in, US Foods!

YOU CAN PITCH IN, TOO!

Our Green Teams calendar is full for this season, but we invite you to start planning ahead with us for 2022. The Chicago Parks Foundation’s citywide Pitch In for the Parks volunteer effort equips volunteer with the supplies and support you need to make an impact across our city’s 600+ parks!

Anyone can host a Pitch In clean-up group (free supplies delivered to you) or join a free volunteer event on our calendar. Or schedule a personalized volunteer event for your coworkers with our Green Teams corporate clean-up program. Both programs run June through October 2021. Start planning ahead for 2022!

You can also join us with a gift or become a Chicago Parks Foundation Member! Your support helps make vital park programming like Pitch In for the Parks possible. When you invest in the parks, you invest in the communities who love and depend on them!