How to Help the Northfield Township Food Pantry
If you are interested in helping out at the Northfield Township Food Pantry, please visit www.signupgenius.com/go/904084BADA922ABFF2-volunteer to sign up for an available shift. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
The health and safety of our clients, volunteers and staff remain our top priorities. Please continue to take recommended precautions (cdc.gov) including social isolation if you’re experiencing any symptoms of illness. We are following social distancing recommendations and routinely disinfecting all surfaces in high traffic areas.
As our needs change we will continue to share updates.
We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of support for the pantry and for our neighbors in need from our entire community during this challenging time. It is heartwarming to know that all of us share the belief that Hunger is Unacceptable in Our Community.
UPDATE: March 30, 2020
Effective April 1, 2020, the Northfield Township Food Pantry will be implementing outdoor pickup for all pantry visits.The pantry will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm for food pickup.
Upon arriving at the pantry, current clients will:
- Call 847-724-8300
- A staff member will ask for your name and phone number and take your grocery order
- While you wait in your car your order will be assembled
- When your order is ready we will call you back and a cart containing your items will be waiting for you outside the front doors
- Your name and phone number will be on the cart. If there is more than one cart, please make sure you take the correct order.
For residents who are not currently food pantry clients, please complete the pantry application (see below). Email the completed application, a picture of your ID and your phone number to admin@twp.northfield.il.us and we will call you back to handle your order.
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For any other forms of assistance, please call 847-724-8300.
UPDATE: March 18, 2020 (3:23 PM)
If you are interested in helping out at the Northfield Township Food Pantry, please visit www.signupgenius.com/go/904084BADA922ABFF2-northfield to sign up for an available shift. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
The health and safety of our clients, volunteers and staff remain our top priorities. Please continue to take recommended precautions (cdc.gov) including social isolation if you’re experiencing any symptoms of illness. We are following social distancing recommendations and routinely disinfecting all surfaces in high traffic areas.
As our needs change we will continue to share updates.
We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of support for the pantry and for our neighbors in need from our entire community during this challenging time. It is heartwarming to know that all of us share the belief that Hunger is Unacceptable in Our Community.
UPDATE: March 18, 2020
Northfield Township Food Pantry Needs
Financial donations are still the best way to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Additionally, the pantry needs the following items:
- Beverages (juice boxes, juice, coffee, tea)
- Cereal
- Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene pads)
- Household cleaning supplies (laundry and dish soaps, multi-purpose cleaner, trash bags, cleanser and toilet cleaner)
We are unable to respond individually to volunteer inquiries. Please visit https://twp.northfield.il.us/pantry/ and scroll down to the volunteer section. Fill out the form and instead of planned vacation dates, fill in COVID in that section if the offer is specific to the current situation and we will contact you if necessary.
Thank you for your support.
UPDATE: March 16, 2020
As our community continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and many public closures, we’ve had a tremendous outpouring of offers of support. We ask for financial donations that will be used to provide additional resources and food to our clients.
Attention Northfield Township Food Pantry Clients
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have made changes to the pantry’s distribution program. Any client who did not receive notification should contact the food pantry.
About The Pantry
Financial Donations
Financial donations assist us in purchasing food and providing grocery store cards. The Pantry, a 501c3 organization, can accept cash, checks and credit cards, as well as honorary and memorial gifts. To make a safe and secure on-line donation, click the buttons below. Visa and MasterCard donations can also be made over the phone by calling 847-724-8300.
The Northfield Township Food Pantry was started close to 50 years ago to assist Township residents who are unable to provide enough food for themselves and their families.
In April 2003, the Pantry became a 501c3 organization and an agency of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Today, many hundreds of Township families are eligible to visit the Pantry to receive perishable and non-perishable food items and grocery store cards.
No tax dollars are used to supply the Pantry. The Pantry is sustained entirely by residents, civic organizations, schools, businesses and the faith community who generously donate food items, grocery store cards and cash.
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Need Help?
Click the text below to download the current Pantry certification documents.
Want to Help?
UPDATE: March 18, 2020
Financial donations are still the best way to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Additionally, the pantry needs the following items:
• Beverages (juice boxes, juice, coffee, tea)
• Cereal
• Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene pads)
• Household cleaning supplies (laundry and dish soaps, multi-purpose cleaner, trash bags, cleanser and toilet cleaner)
Thank you for your continued support.
Representatives and volunteers from the Glenbrook CROP Hunger Walk present checks to three area hunger relief agencies, including the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Saturday, June 27th
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this year’s Pantry Palooza.
For more information, please contact Gayle Curcio at gaylec@twp.northfield.il.us.
Donate to The Pantry
Food Donations
The Northfield Township Food Pantry accepts unopened, unexpired perishable and non-perishable food items. Donations can be dropped off at the Pantry during regular business hours at 2550 Waukegan Road, Suite 100, Glenview.
Can’t make it to the Pantry to drop off your non-perishable food donations? Look for one of our yellow donation bins at the following businesses:
AAA Lock & Key: 1730 Waukegan Road, Glenview
Associated Bank: 1301 Waukegan Road, Gleview
District Office for Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, State Senator Laura Fine and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz: 1812 Waukegan Road, Glenview
CARS: 1727 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview
First American Bank: 2102 Willow Road, Glenview
The Book Market at Hangar One: 2651 Navy Boulevard, Glenview
Glenview Village Hall: 2500 East Lake Avenue, Glenview
Nolan and Freund Dental Professionals: 3633 West Lake Avenue, Ste 414, Glenview
Northfield Village Hall: 361 Happ Road, Northfield
North Suburban YMCA: 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
Sunset Foods: 1127 Church Street, Northbrook
Valerie Wilson Travel: 946 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Village of Northfield Fire-Rescue/Public Works: 1800 Winnetka Road, Northfield
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, groups and families. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer duties include but are not limited to sorting food donations, stocking Pantry shelves, repackaging bulk food items and picking up food donations from area grocery stores and businesses (a volunteer driver must have a valid driver’s license and own their car).
Every volunteer must complete a waiver form. You can download the waiver forms from the links to the right.
If you are interested in volunteering, or have a group that is interested, please use the Volunteer Signup Form or call our Pantry Coordinator at 847-724-8300.