Food for Greater Elgin is a regional client choice food pantry serving low income residents of primarily Kane and northwest Cook Counties in Illinois. We serve over 3,600 families and 10,000 people a month through our client choice food pantry, delivery of food to seniors, medically restricted and low income neighborhoods. We seek to emphasize fresh produce, meat and dairy foods as well as shelf stable foods.
This listing was last updated May 15, 2022
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Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Food is available:
Mondays 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays For people with physical handicaps: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For people who are over 60: 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: Closed.
Donations of food may be made during office hours. Please schedule your arrival by calling us at 847-931-9330 or by emailing Rey Fuentes at [email protected].
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