Kane County food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries.
Non-profits, charities and churches in Kane County Illinois operate free food pantries as well as soup kitchens near you. The locations provide the needy and low income with assistance, including canned groceries, hot meals and perishable goods. While there will be limits in place and an application process, hundreds of families receive help from these centers every month.
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. 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. Call a Kane location for hours and more information listed below, or find a free referral number at the bottom of the page.
FISH Food Pantry
150 South Kennedy Drive, Room 15A
Meadowdale Mall
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
(847) 931-0563
Bountiful Blessing
901 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, Illinois 60505
(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. They can get food at most once per month. An on site clothing closet is also available every other month for items such as winter coats and school supplies.
Aurora Area Interfaith
659 South River Street
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.
Marie Wilkinson Foundation Community
834 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
(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
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
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 aid 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 12 North 266 Randall
Elgin, IL 60124
Call (847) 695-1070
All Peoples Interfaith
Main address is 256 East Chicago Street
First Congregational Church
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Call (847) 741-2329
An emergency food bank helps Kane County families living in poverty or those facing a crisis.
Burlington Hampshire Food Pantry
Location is 147 Mill Avenue
Hampshire, Illinois 60140
Call (224) 400-7130
Bethesda Church of God in Christ Food Pantry
(847) 888-2209 x12
Westside Church of Christ
12 North 266 Randall
Elgin, IL 60124
Phone - (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.
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, financial aid for bills, 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
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.
Shepherd’s Heart
2300 South Street
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 South Russell Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
(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
(630) 365-6655
Congregate meals are given to senior citizens. There may also be baby formula, perishable food, and more.
Between Friends Food Pantry
PO Box 509
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-0345
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 utility bills. Christmas meals and gifts may be passed out too.
Hinckley Area Food Pantry
324 West McKinley Avenue
Hinckley, IL 60520
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 Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
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, 302 Willow Street, Maple Park, IL 60151. (815) 301-2634
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 - Elgin
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.
Bartlett Baptist Church
1500 W. Stearns Road
Bartlett IL 60103
Call 630-830-9888 for information.
Free groceries and snacks feed the less fortunate.
Batavia Interfaith
Address: 100 Flinn Drive
Batavia Illinois 60510
Phone number is 630-879-3784
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 2300 South Street
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 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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