Announcements for Operations During the Time of COVID-19

The Pantry is OPEN for clients and for donors INSIDE the building. To streamline our operations:

• Masks are required; we have some available at the check-in desk. If you choose not to wear a mask, park your vehicle at the curb in front of the Pantry and call us to request curbside service for food only. Your turn in line begins after you are checked in.

• If you are a new client, remember to bring a photo ID for each adult, proof of income and children's birth certificates.

• Only 1 adult per family will come in the building to shop. We CANNOT accomodate children inside. Please be sure children are under the care of a responsible adult.

• Clients and volunteers must stay home if they are not feeling well.

Please know that we are doing our best to help our neighbors in need during this challenging time.

Donations

Donations of food are always appreciated, and monetary donations will allow us more flexibility at this time.

• Please send only one representative if possible.

• Please come during drop-off hours only.

• If dropping off monetary donations, cash, checks, stamps or gift cards to grocery stores are appreciated.

• We are only accepting donations of WINTER COATS at this time. THEY MUST BE CLEAN AND IN LIKE-NEW CONDITION. We are also accepting new UNDERWEAR and SOCKS for the whole family. We really need gym shoes in all sizes.

• We desperately need bed linens (marked with size) and freshly laundered towels.

• We also need dog food and cat food.

Visit the Donations page for more details and to donate using our secure PayPal account.

Other Local Pantries for People in Need

• Maine Township Food Pantry (Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Glenview)

• Elk Grove Township Food Pantry (Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect, Rolling Meadows)

• Mount Prospect Food Pantry Program (Mt. Prospect)

• Wheeling Township Food Pantry (Arlington Heights, Prospect Heights, Wheeling)

Items in Short Supply as of December 4, 2022

GROCERIES Please, NO EXPIRED FOOD

• Vegetarian items: soup/meal items in cans, pouches, etc.

• Soup: ready-to-eat

• Tomatoes: 15oz cans

• Side dishes in pouches: mashed potatoes, rice and pasta blends

• Side dishes in boxes: rice/pasta mixes, pasta sides,

• Main dishes in boxes: hamburger dinner kits, pasta entrees

• Mac and cheese: 7oz boxes

• Ramen noodle packets: 3 oz package

• Pancake mix: 32 oz boxes; syrup in plastic bottles

• Saltines

• Pasta sauce: 26 oz jars (plastic jars)

• Pasta: 1 lb. bags or boxes of spaghetti, penne, elbow macaroni, etc.

• Cereal: boxes

• Oatmeal: boxes of instant packets, 18oz and 42oz canisters*

• Grape Jam/jelly in jars

• Milk: shelf-stable or fresh delivered directly to Pantry only

• Mayonnaise*

• Vinegar

• Cooking oil

• Flour

• Sugar

• Ground coffee

• Ensure or generic

• Glucerna or generic

• Salt & Pepper

CLOTHING & PERSONAL PRODUCTS

• New underwear: men's (all sizes), women's (5-9), children's (all sizes), toddler's (3-5)

• New socks: especially men's white athletic

• Puffy winter jackets

• Men's collared long sleeve shirts and t-shirts

• Men's jeans and sweatpants and NEW underwear

• Sweatshirts and hoodies for adults and children - ALL SIZES

• Children's clothing especially sizes 10 and larger

• Men's belts

• Gym shoes

• Baby diapers sizes 4*, 5*, & 6* only (at this time)*

• Depends for women and men - Sizes Med. and Large needed at this time

• Body wash*

• Paper towels

• Dish soap*

• Laundry detergent*

• Boxes of Kleenex

• Shampoo and conditioner

• All-purpose cleaners

• Cat and dog food - dry

• Canned dog food

*completely out of stock

> See the full list of donations we accept on the Donations tab.

Note about donations: Please do not leave donations outside the door as they attract neighborhood wildlife, and we must dispose of the items. Drop off donations at the grey door facing the street. Knock on the door and wait for a volunteer to assist during the hours above. Or drop non-perishables in our red barrels around town. Please - NO EXPIRED FOOD