Woodridge Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Unit 118
Woodridge, IL 60517
630.512.9921
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Woodridge Community Pantry is an emergency food pantry serving the
community by feeding the hungry and sharing resources to improve the quality
of life.
It seeks to eradicate hunger within families and individuals in the
Woodridge area and to serve other unmet human needs of the community.
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Services We Provide The Pantry provides food
and personal care items for almost 2,000 persons each month. Clients
may come once a month for a full food order. They are
given a choice of foods, so that they may pick what will be best utilized for
their families and situations. We strive to maintain a supply of sugar free
and gluten free foods for those who have special dietary needs.
In addition to food, the pantry provides all of its clients a number of services to help
improve quality of life.
- Registration for All Kids Insurance and Access DuPage health care is
available whenever the pantry is open (go
to the Health Insurance page)
- ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are offered three times a
year.
- The Pantry is an Express Stamps Program location. Clients who are
eligible for food stamps can get their initial LINK card at the Pantry.
- Our seniors, or those homebound for medical reasons, can enjoy home
delivery from a caring volunteer.
- Children from families in need in School District 68 are given a free
breakfast (cereal bar and carton of milk) every school day throughout the
year
In addition, Woodridge residents receive:
- Birthday kits, which are a party in a bag, offer cake, frosting,
candles, plates, napkins, and party favors for a party of six for children
2-12. Children or their parents may also choose a birthday present from
our wide selection of games and toys.
- Diapers and baby food
- School supplies are available year round
- Coats, donated by the DuPage Bar Association, are available for
children and adults, usually in November and December
- Easter baskets for each child in the household help to brighten the
holiday.
- Special dinners are available for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well
as Christmas gifts for children and senior citizens.
Plans are underway to offer classes in nutrition, parenting, and budgeting. If you would like to volunteer your services in any of
these areas, please contact Anne at the pantry (630-512-9921). |
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