Welcome to Cranksgiving 2025
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at noon.
➡➡ Start at Cosmic Bikes ➡➡ finish at Lake Effect Brewing
Cranksgiving Chicago Chapter is ready to roll again in 2025!
Cranksgiving is a food & donation drive on two wheels, and it’s all about community. Every year, throughout the country, shops and individuals organize Cranksgiving events to help provide thousands of those in need with food during the holiday season.
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😃).
All donations you purchase and deliver will go to New Hope Community Pantry at 6125 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Full details and registration below:
SHOPPING LIST
Coming soon!
Suggested shopping options:
SIX CORNERS:
The area around Milwaukee/Irving Park/Cicero intersection has numerous shopping options for both food and clothing within easy distance: Jewel, ALDI, Target, Marshall’s and Ross Dress for Less.
Local grocery stores:
Andy’s Deli
5442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
Deluxe Global Market
6332 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
Happy Foods
6415 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 (map)
HarvesTime Foods
2632 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)
Montrose Deli
5411 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 (map)
Shop & Save
6312 N Nagle Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 (map)
Tony’s Fresh Market
4137 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (map)
Other Options:
Jewel
4729 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
4042 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
Mariano’s
5353 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
Whole Foods
6020 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 (map)
For clothing:
Target
4631 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 (map)
Costco
7311 N Melvina Ave, Niles, IL 60714 (map)
This can be crowded and not super bike-friendly, bu If you decide to shop here, there is also a Target and ALDI at the same intersection.