MISSION STATEMENT: The West Suburban 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 DuPage County and serve other unmet human needs of the community.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of our
organization. Over 100 individuals volunteer on a regular basis. Some of
our needs are:
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Willing drivers to pick up donations at local area merchants, weekday mornings (vehicle provided or you may use your own)
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Dedicated staff to sort and shelve food, fill orders, and assist clients Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday mornings, 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM; and Thursday evenings from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
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Organized individuals to re-stock shelves Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons, between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM.
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Creative individuals to deal with correspondence, write grant applications, press releases, and find new ways to publicize pantry needs and events.
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Bilingual persons to translate for our Spanish clients.
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Celebrating individuals to prepare birthday party boxes for children (supplies provided).
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Helpful individuals to assist clients in applying for food stamps.
- Efficient people to do clerical work (should have experience with Microsoft Word, Access and Excel).
The West Suburban Community Pantry serves almost 2,000 local residents per month who meet Federal Income Guidelines.
Volunteers donated 18,730 hours in fiscal year 2009. According to Independent Sector research on the real value of volunteer time, those hours are worth $410,000 to the Pantry.
If you would like to volunteer at the Pantry, email us for more information, or call 630.512.9921.
Thank you for your support during these difficult economic times. We truly appreciate your giving of your time.