Ways To Support The Pantry
MOST URGENT NEED!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have altered our distribution method and operations schedule to drastically limit exposure for our volunteers and the families we serve. During this time, we are seeking finnacial support as we ramp up our food orders to the Food Bank and make sure our inventory is suffice to serve families in this modified way. And so, monetary donations are especiall appreciated right now.
CASH DONATIONS:
Leveraging our partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, we can obtain $8 worth of groceries for every $1 donated!
Also, 96.5% of all cash donations go directly to purchasing food! Our other operational costs are less than 3.5%!
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Monetary donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 879; Carpentersville, IL 60110.
Donations can also be made from our Facebook Page (@d300.FoodPantry).
ITEM DONATIONS:
We always welcome donations of non-perishable food items as well as personal hygiene, paper & cleaning products. We have an ongoing list of "Most Needed Items" and sometimes we also have a monthly list of "What We Need Right Now." See links to these documents below.
DONATION DROP-OFF TIMES:* (PLEASE NOTE: During COVID-19 situatuion, these days and time will differ. Please contact us at 847-783-7030 or donate@d300foodpantry.org for updated information.)
Tuesdays 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fridays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
If these times do not work, please e-mail donate@d300foodpantry.org or call us (847-783-7030) to arrange for a special time or a pick-up.
*We close or have schedule changes occassionally for holidays, etc. Please consider letting us know you plan to come drop-off a donation by calling or e-mailing us beforehand.
SPONSOR A FOOD DRIVE:
The D300 Food Pantry does several special projects every year for the families we service. Individuals, families, businesses, and groups can all get involved in these fun and engaging projects which bring TONS OF JOY to struggling families! See updates and applicable links below for special projects going on NOW!
CUSTOM HOLIDAY MEAL BOXES --- 2020 Shopping List Coming in October!
SANDY'S STOCKING 2020 IS HERE!
Sandy's Stocking 2020 is underway! It may look a little different this year - mostly from the Stuffer point of view, but we are off and running for our FOURTH YEAR of bringing extra smiles, unexpected joys, and infinite giggles to children in need all across our area! Everything you need to know to participate this year is linked below! Or, contact stockings@d300foodpantry.org for more information!
SANDY'S STOCKING - 2020 GUIDELINES
SANDY'S STOCKING - SUGGESTED DONATIONS
BIRTHDAY BOXES --- ALWAYS IN NEED!
GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME:
The D300 Food Pantry is 100% volunteer-run. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how to sign-up here.
Announcements & Events
COVID-19 DISTRIBUTION & OPERATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
The D300 Food Pantry has adjusted our distribution method as well as altered our schedule in order to limit exposure for our volunteers and the families we serve.
Until it is safe and recommended to go back to our normal operations, we will continue to follow this adjusted schedule & modified distribution.
We remain committed to providing food assistance to D300 families in need as long as we are able to do so. As we all know, things are developing rapidly. **Please stay tuned to our Facebook page and e-mails from D300 throughout this time as sudden changes could occur.**
SEE UPDATED DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE HERE -- ENGLISH SPANISH
SANDY'S STOCKING 2020 IS HERE!
CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE INFO YOU NEED!