Regular donation & client hours resume 1/26. See our hours below.
Regular donation & client hours resume 1/26. See our hours below.
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We are an independent, 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Des Plaines, Illinois residents with groceries and clothing during a time of need.
Groceries
Groceries
Please, no expired food.
Canned chicken, tuna in oil, sardines, salmon, beef stew
Canned pineapple
Ketchup
Sugar & salt
We'll take plastic/paper grocery bags and clean, 12-count egg cartons in good shape!
Backpack Items
Backpack Items
Please, no expired food.
Fruit cups
Canned soup
Canned pasta, stew, chili, tuna, beef, chicken
Oatmeal
See the full list of items for school backpacks.
Clothing
Clothing
We're not accepting clothing at the moment except for the following items:
We're not accepting clothing at the moment except for the following items:
Coats
Warm men's gloves
New underwear - men's, women's, children's (all sizes)
Gym shoes - all sizes
New or like-new, clean bed sheets (label sizes), blankets, and towels
Personal/Other Items
Personal/Other Items
Laundry detergent, dish soap
Body wash, shampoo
Kleenex
Toothpaste
Diapers Size 6
Toddler Pull-Ups sizes 4T-5T
Adult DEPENDS Pull-ups - Medium and large Women's and Men's
Adult Flushable wipes (see Walmart)
DRY Dog & cat food plus canned dog food
Note about donations: Please do not leave donations outside the building as they attract neighborhood wildlife, and we must dispose of the items. During drop-off hours, please pull up to the gray side door facing Holiday Lane and bring donations in through the door. A volunteer will assist you, and we have carts if needed. Or drop non-perishables in our red barrels around town. Please, NO EXPIRED FOOD.
Note about donations: Please do not leave donations outside the building as they attract neighborhood wildlife, and we must dispose of the items. During drop-off hours, please pull up to the gray side door facing Holiday Lane and bring donations in through the door. A volunteer will assist you, and we have carts if needed. Or drop non-perishables in our red barrels around town. Please, NO EXPIRED FOOD.
Announcements
Announcements
To streamline your experience in our small space:
To streamline your experience in our small space:
Please keep children with you at all times or in the care of a responsible adult in the waiting area or at home.
We offer curbside service if you find that easier for any reason. Pull up to the curb and call us for curbside grocery service. Your turn in line begins after we check you in. A volunteer will bring your items to your vehicle.
If you are a new client, please come at least 1 hour before our closing time, remember to bring a photo ID for each adult, proof of income, proof of address, and children's birth certificates.
Clients and volunteers must stay home if they are not feeling well.
Dogs are not allowed in the building.
Masks are optional.
Donations
Donations
Donations of food are always appreciated, and monetary donations allow us more flexibility to serve clients' needs.
If you have a large donation, please give us a heads up! Email info@selfhelppantry.org or call (847) 375-1443.
Please come during drop-off hours only. Use the gray side door on the north side of the building.
Cash, checks, postage stamps or gift cards to grocery stores are greatly appreciated.
Visit the Donations page for more details and to donate using our secure PayPal account.
Location & Hours
Location & Hours
769 Holiday Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Client hours: Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration hours: Same as Client hours above, but we ask that you come at least an hour before the closing time.
Donation drop-off hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00 - Noon; Saturdays 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at gray side door facing Holiday Lane.
Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Pantry 50th Anniversary (720).mp4The Story of the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
The Story of the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
This film by Wendy Ellis and Paul Meincke tells the story of the early beginnings of the Pantry in 1971 and how it evolved into an independent organization. To this day, the organization maintains the early founders' mission to help neighbors in need.
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