Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Kane County
Non-profits, charities and churches in Kane County Illinois operate free food pantries as well as soup kitchens across the community. The distribution centers, which may be near you, provide the low income with assistance, including canned groceries, hot meals, free food and perishable goods. The organizations also give free food or meals to people with no money or the homeless. Find details on a free food pantry in your area of Kane County.
The locations are mainly staffed by volunteers and also rely on donations from the community. Some of what may be on site includes breads, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables and even more specialty type items such as baby formula and meals for the elderly or homebound. There are also free pet food banks in Aurora and the county. Some centers will provide free Thanksgiving, Easter, and/or Christmas meals too during the proper season.
Many food pantries also provide free personal toiletries or hygiene supplies. They also help the low income apply for benefits such as SNAP. Call a Kane County location for hours and more information listed below, or find a free referral number at the bottom of the page.
Where to get free food in Kane County
FISH Food Pantry
150 South Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110. Main phone number - (847) 428-4357
This non-profit supports residents of Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, Gilberts, and East Dundee. The pantry may have fresh perishable foods, including eggs, meat, and produce. Free personal toiletries as well. Services and advice is offered in Spanish too and food is offered at most once per month.
South Elgin Food Pantry
The center is at 400 West Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. Call (847) 931-0563
Bountiful Blessing
901 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, Illinois 60505. Call (630) 820-0002
The locations is a so called client-choice food pantry. Resources are limited and it may only be able to help the first 50 families when it is open. They can get food at most once per month. An on site clothing closet is also available every other month for items such as pots and pans, utensils, and other food preparation items.
Aurora Area Interfaith
1110 Jericho Rd, Aurora, IL 60506. Call (630) 897-2127 for hours and information.
Christmas and holiday meals along with small gifts are provided by the faith based food pantry. They also have a free food bank year round for Kane County with items such as cereal, produce, eggs, pasta and more. There is also a pet food bank for seniors and the disabled.
Marie Wilkinson Foundation Community
834 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506. Call (630) 897-5431
Proof of hardship, residence, and more is available. Free canned goods, groceries and more may be passed out by staff and volunteers.
Between Friends Food Pantry
52 Wheeler Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Phone: (630) 999-4000 or telephone - (630) 466-0345
The not for profit Sugar Grove Food Pantry provides free food and other household materials to low income individuals and families. The free food is for those who have been challenged by economic times or who have health related needs. Priority is for seniors and disabled. The center will help residents of Kaneland School District and residents of Big Rock and Presbury in (Aurora ).
Westside Church of Christ
Main address is 37w029 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60121. Call (847) 695-1070
The pantry can provide free food to struggling individuals, children and families in the Elgin area. The pantry is open to anyone needing assistance. Some seasonal or holiday meal programs may be offered around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Trinity Episcopal Church
The is a free Soup Kitchen -and Pantry at 218 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505. Phone: (630) 897-7283
The name of the program is the Sandwich Board. It gives out free lunches, dinners, bag meals and more to the poor, homeless, and hungry. There is also a free emergency pantry with groceries, dairy, produce, meat and other goods.
Christ Evangelistic Temple, COGIC
531 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505. Call (630) 486-3447
Catholic Charities
Several churches are in the region and operate food banks and soup kitchens. they help migrants, single moms and the homeless get free food or a hot dinner. Or get free hygiene supplies or other support, and look here for Kane County Catholic Charities programs.
Harvest New Beginnings
5315 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543. Main Phone: (630) 554-3858
A food bank gives out a wide variety of items. Cereal, bread, free dog or cat food, tuna, Hamburger Help and other food is passed out.
All Peoples Interfaith - First Congregational Church
256 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120. Phone: (847) 741-4045
An emergency food bank helps Kane County families living in poverty or those facing a crisis.
 Burlington Hampshire Food Pantry
Location is 220 Keyes Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140. Phone: (847) 683-3071 or Call (224) 400-7130
Bethesda Church of God in Christ Food Pantry
454 Hickory Pl #4246, Elgin, IL 60120. Phone: (847) 888-2209
Salvation Army
There are multiple locations. Basic needs such as clothing and a food bank are on site. There are also Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, job placement, and a soup kitchen. Get groceries, canned meat, turkey dinners (for thanksgiving), and hygiene items, such as soap or laundry detergent.
- St. Charles, 1710 S. 7th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Phone number is 630-377-2769
- Salvation Army Aurora food pantry and social services are at 550 Redwood Drive, Aurora IL 60506. Phone: 630-897-7265
- Other sites are available too. More on Salvation Army Kane County food assistance.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
834 North Highland Avenue, Aurora IL 60506. Call 630-897-5431
Based on donations, there may be fresh produce, Peanut butter, Ensure for seniors, baby formula, paper products, and other items.
Fox Valley Hispanic SDA
Location is 505 E. New York Street, Aurora IL 60505. Main number is 630-898-0410
Ethnic and cultural meals. Assistance is also offered in Spanish. There is help for migrants in Kane County and free, cultural meals or ethnic food boxes as well from the pantry.
Shepherd’s Heart
3435 Keslinger Rd, Geneva, IL 60134. Main number is 630-232-7068
A free food pantry for low income, unemployed, and single moms among others. There is also a soup kitchen. Get canned meats, Cooking oils, paper products like toilet paper and more items.
Countryside Food Pantry, Inc.
Location is 525 N. Main Street, Elburn IL 60119. Phone: 630-448-1069
A year round food bank is offered. They also offer special holiday meal boxes, including Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Holy Angels Food Pantry
The location is 204 S Russell Ave, Aurora, IL 60506. Phone: (630) 897-2478
This location may distribute frozen foods or perishable and non-perishable items. Items are offered up to twice per month. Rice, breads and baby formula may be offered too. It supports families in the Aurora Township portion of Aurora and also residents of the Kane County portion of Montgomery. Multiple languages are administered.
Elburn Community Center
525 North Main Street (Route 47), Elburn, Illinois 60119. Call (630) 365-6655
Congregate meals are given to senior citizens. There may also be baby formula, perishable food, and more.
Sugar Grove Food Pantry
Main Address: 52 Wheeler Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Call (630) 999-4000
Hanover Township - General Assistance & Food Pantry, Astor Avenue Community Center
Main address is 7431 Astor Avenue, Hanover Park, Illinois 60133. Dial (630) 540-9085
In addition to food and groceries, other aid is offered. For example, apply for government benefits such as food stamps. Other programs include money for rent or grocery bills. Christmas meals and gifts may be passed out too.
Hinckley Area Food Pantry
190 W Lincoln Hwy, Waterman, IL 60556. Call (815) 286-7275
Helps people in the immediate region as well as the communities of Waterman in DeKalb County Illinois and Maple Park and Big Rock in Kane County.
Larkin Avenue Baptist Church - Huck Memorial
Main address is 1158 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123. Phone: (847) 742-5014 or dial (847) 742-5014
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Pantry
Various social services and emergency assistance is offered, including clothes, free food and other basic Household Items. There are multiple parches and churches too. Or get free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, Boxed or Canned Soups, Fruits, Tuna, shelf-stable foods, and more. Find more on SVDP Kane County.
- St. Mary Catholic Church, 123 S County Line Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151. Main phone: (815) 827-3205
Countryside Food Pantry, Inc.
Address is 525 N. Main Street, Elburn, IL 60119. Phone: 630-842-6761 or 630-448-1069
Church in the Word
430 Airport Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123. Dial 224-585-9673
Volunteers partner with local store in Kane County to collect foods. Call the food bank for hours.
Food for Greater Elgin
1553 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123. Phone number is 847-931-9330
Everything from Meals on Wheels to surplus USDA commodities can help feed the working poor. Fruits, canned goods, and more is offered.
Neighborhood FP at Resurrection
Main location - 30W350 Army Trail Road, Wayne, IL 60184. Telephone - 630-289-2510
A feeding America Partner site. They offer information on public aid such as SNAP food stamps, pass out emergency groceries and hygiene items, and offer support.
Batavia Interfaith
Address: 431 N Raddant Rd, Batavia, IL 60510. Phone number is 630-879-3784
Free groceries and snacks feed the less fortunate
St. Peters
1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva IL 60134. Phone number - 630-232-0124
An emergency pantry and soup kitchen are on site.
First Baptist Church of Geneva Pantry
Location is 3435 Keslinger Rd, Geneva, IL 60134. Main phone - 630-232-7068
Find more free food or hot meals near you in Kane County
For information on other local food pantries or government programs that are near you, including meals on Wheels, Feeding America of northern IL and SNAP food stamps, dial 630.443.6910. The centers (whether pantries or soup kitchens) can also help the less fortunate in Kane County access holiday meals, the snack backpack program for students, and apply for free school lunches.
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