Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) makes a daily impact on hunger by distributing nutritious food across Chicago and Cook County. Their new volunteer orientation space informs visitors of the incredible work employees perform each day and inspires the community to support their mission. Office branding reminds employees to cultivate and celebrate progress daily.
Project Highlights
Former President Barack Obama was first to sign the chalkboard in the volunteer orientation center
Artwork created by students in non-profit art programs is displayed to highlight local partnership
Featured Capabilities
Art Curation & Procurement, Donor & Recognition Walls, Interactive Experiences, Merchandise Design, Signage & Wayfinding, Specialty Elements, Staging, Wall Graphics
Location
Chicago, Illinois
The warmth of the GCFD community greets visitors and volunteers.
Nourishment is top of mind in spaces designed to refuel.
The orientation center engages volunteers of all ages through color typographic displays.
Stories of GCFD clients inspire visitors in a flexible, interactive installation.
Natural materials inspire connection in the employee office.
Branded installations punctuate the mission-driven workplace.
Colorful supergraphics extend the celebratory spirit into the adjacent warehouse.
In collaboration with Custom Sign Consultants, DSI Group, Icon Modern, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Partners by Design.
Community partners include Little Black Pearl, SkyArt, and Marwen. Photography in part by Tom Harris.