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.”

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, Sep 5: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 10 AM–12 PM
  • Thu, Sep 10: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 1 PM–3 PM
  • Sat, Sep 19: Helping Hands Food Pantry, 10 AM–12 PM
  • Thu, Sep 24: 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, September 5, 10 AM. Open to anyone; appointment needed.

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Helping Hands Food Pantry

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