Food Resources
Though we do our best to keep this list up-to-date, we recommend you contact the following resources to confirm times and locations.
(the following was last updated 9/7/24)
Community Action Partnership of Lake County Food Pantry
Curbside pre-packaged bags distributed by appointment only, must call 847-249-4330, dial 0 for an operator to schedule your pickup.
Food give-away days are every other Tuesday, Friday and second Saturdays per month from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Please call ahead.
847-249-4330
213 W Water Street
Waukegan, IL.
Food give-away days are every other Tuesday, Friday and second Saturdays per month from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Please call ahead.
847-249-4330
213 W Water Street
Waukegan, IL.
Community Christian Church
Food Pantry is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, excluding federal holidays.
For more food bank, food pantry, soup kitchen resources and information, call: 847-662-8887 1400 Yorkhouse Road Waukegan, IL Community Christian Church Website |
COOL Food Pantry
Food pantry hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m. and one Saturday per month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Call for questions or appointments. 847-662-1230 800 W. Glen Flora Avenue Waukegan, IL |
Emmanuel Faith Bible Christian Center
Food Pantry is open to Senior Citizens on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and all other community members on Thursdays from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.
The Soup Kitchen is open to the community every third Sunday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 847-473-4854 184 Lincoln Street North Chicago, IL. facebook.com/emmanuelfaithfoodpantry Emmanuel Faith Website |
Eternal Flame A.M.E. Church
Food Pantry is open every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Proof of residency required. 847-354-2108 1412 Greenfield Avenue North Chicago, IL 60064 facebook.com/eternalflameame |
Midwest Veterans Closet
Providing free clothing, household items, furniture, food pantry, and employment assistance to veterans on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one Saturday per month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Military, Veteran, or Dependent ID required. 847-354-2108 2323 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 midwestveteranscloset.org |
Mobile Markets -
Pop-Up Food Pantry These pantries are on a first come first serve basis.
Click here for a list of updated mobile markets. Click here to donate or volunteer. |
Most Blessed Trinity Holy Family
Food pantry hours Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Photo ID Required. 847-632-2112 912 8th Street Waukegan, IL. |
Mount Sinai Baptist Church
Food pantry open Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. except for federal holidays.
847-689-4422 2401 Argonne Drive North Chicago, IL. |
Northern Illinois Food Bank -
My Pantry Express @ Walmart Affiliated with the Mobile Markets - Pop-Up Food Pantry above, MyPantryExpress.org allows you to pre-order food a week in advance for drive-through pickup (Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) or home delivery (Wednesday evenings).
Food orders must be submitted online by 12 a.m. three business days before the pickup/delivery date. Online Registration Required. Click here to register. Click here to donate or volunteer. Pickup Location: Walmart 3900 Fountain Square Waukegan, IL. 630-443-6910 ext 165 solvehungertoday.org/my-pantry-express/ |
Phoenix Rising Food Pantry
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Saint Anastasia
Food pantry is open on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Call for more food bank, food pantry, soup kitchen resources and information: 847-623-2875 Ext 254 624 Douglas Avenue Waukegan, IL. |
Salvation Army
Food & Paper Pantry Open the first Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
847-336-1880 The Salvation Army Waukegan Corps Community Center 850 S Green Bay Road Waukegan, IL. Waukegan Salvation Army website |
The UMMA Food Pantry
You can visit the pantry location or register online for a home delivery at ummacenters.org.
847-480-4320 841 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL. |