Here’s Where Wrigley Field’s Leftover Food Really Goes

I was thinking that with the Midsummer Classic just about a week away, we are officially hitting peak baseball season.

Wrigley Field is always packed, and there's always a line for Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, burgers, and anything else delicious you can think of at the Friendly Confines.

Growing up, as someone who frequented Wrigley Field quite often, the smart answer would be "they probably kept it" because folks would think the quality was quite low.

However, things have changed for the better in recent years, and the food at Wrigley has improved significantly and is quite tasty nowadays, in my opinion.

What happens when the crowds disperse, though? What does the team do with all of the leftover ballpark food after a homestand wraps up?

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Where Does the Leftover Ballpark Food Go After a Cubs Homestand?

Apparently, the Chicago Cubs and their hospitality partner, Levy Restaurants, don't just dump the extra food in the trash; they donate it.

Sometimes thousands of pounds of protein are given away, including produced and packaged food. It's all donated straight to local Chicago community services and food pantries to help residents who face food insecurity,

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Chicago Cubs and Levy Restaurants Double Down on Food Donations

I was kind of hoping that was the case, and it turns out that, according to Mashed, most Major League Baseball teams follow suit.

So while the Cubs are getting closer to the All-Star break, the team is still hitting home runs for locals who need it most.

It's another great reason to fly the W at Wrigley, right?