The Ark CEO Marna Goldwin speaks during a grand reopening celebration at a renovated flagship facility on the Far North Side on May 10, 2024. Goldwin is joined by state Rep. Kevin Olickal (D-Chicago) and state Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago). (Eunice Alpasan / WTTW News)

The renovations include a four-fold increase in the size of its food pantry, which features new walk-in refrigerators and freezers. The pharmacy was relocated to the first floor for better accessibility, and the community space doubled in size.

The Ark, located in West Rogers Park, recently broke ground on a $20-million expansion. (Courtesy of The Ark)

The West Rogers Park facility is increasing the size of its food pantry fourfold, doubling the size of its community space and creating a dedicated area for its Intensive Day Program that serves adults with mental health challenges.