The Village of South Holland has compiled a list of area food pantries that serve for people experiencing food insecurity, as well as for individuals interested in donating or volunteering. Many food pantries in the South Suburbs are supported by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a non-profit organization that strives to end hunger by connecting neighbors with healthy food and advancing solutions that address the root causes of hunger. For more information about the Greater Chicago Food Depository, visit www.chicagosfoodbank.org. See below for a list of food pantries in our area:
Location: 253 E. 159th Street, Harvey
Phone Number: 708-333-3370
Distribution Hours:
· Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Service Area: South Suburbs
Location: 5340 Page Avenue, Harvey
Phone Number: 708-596-6040
Distribution Hours:
· Wednesdays 3-7 p.m.
· Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Service Area: All in need
Location: 18620 Governors Hwy., Flossmoor
Phone Number: 708-957-0986
Distribution Hours:
· Wednesdays 3-6 p.m.
· Thursdays 9 a.m.-Noon
· Fridays 2-4 p.m.
This pantry — offered in collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository — is open for residents of Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest and Homewood, as well as unhoused individuals. Pantry visitors can shop with dignity choosing their own perishable and non-perishable food items, and oftentimes also clothing and other special items. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
Location: 17050 California Ave., Hazel Crest
Phone Number: 708-335-4500
Distribution Hours:
· Wednesdays 10 a.m.-Noon
Service Area: Flossmoor, Country Club Hills, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Markham & Robbins
Location: 5217 149th St, Oak Forest
Phone Number: 708-927-4561
Distribution Hours:
· Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.
· Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
· Fridays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Service Area: South Suburbs
Location: 17 Paulsen Ave., South Chicago Heights
Phone Number: 708-946-3002
Distribution Hours:
· Tuesdays 9-11 a.m.
Service Area: South Suburbs
The Flossmoor Community Church (2218 Hutchison) also has a free micro-pantry, located in the parking lot of the Community House, for all who need help.
Location: 22013 Governors Hwy, Richton Park
Phone Number: 708-748-6722
Distribution Hours:
· Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
Service Area: Rich Township; Households must meet the Emergency Food Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
Location: 425 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights
Phone Number: 708-543-2555
Distribution Hours:
· Mondays 3-7 p.m.
· Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Service Area: Bloom Township
St. Paul Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Location: 6201 Vollmer Road, Matteson
Phone Number: 708-720-0880
Distribution Hours:
· Saturdays 8:30-11 a.m.
Service Area: All in need
Catholic Charities at Victory Christian International Ministry
Location: 10 Hemlock, Park Forest
Distribution Hours:
· Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Service Area: South Suburbs