By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
7620 Elm Avenue, Machesney Park, IL 61115
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
No residency requirement is posted. Most pantries help anyone in need. If you're outside the local area, a quick call confirms it.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Open to anyone. Appointment needed for some visits. Call to confirm hours and requirements.”

This is our best read of what Helping Hands Food Pantry has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Upcoming distributions

  • Sat, Nov 7: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 10 AM–12 PM
  • Thu, Nov 12: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 1 PM–3 PM
  • Sat, Nov 21: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 10 AM–12 PM
  • Thu, Nov 26: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 6 PM–8 PM

Helping Hands Food Pantry at 7620 Elm Avenue, Machesney Park, IL provides free food; next open Saturday, November 7, 10 AM. Open to anyone. Appointment needed for some visits. Call to confirm hours and requirements.

Helping Hands Food Pantry serves low-income individuals and families, seniors, and people experiencing food insecurity in Northern Winnebago County. The pantry is open on the first and third Saturdays, as well as the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

What it looks like

Helping Hands Food Pantry

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