Making Hunger History

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Capital Campaign

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For 35 years we have been distributing groceries to our neighbors in need.  We are passionate about helping those who have fallen on hard times.

INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2021

4011

POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED

836,174

MEALS DISTRIBUTED

696,811

OUR MISSION

To provide essential groceries and support to our neighbors at risk of hunger through a collaboration of local churches and the broader community.

VISION: An engaged community where the nutritional needs of all our neighbors are met.

AT A GLANCE


Philosophy & History

The Philosophy behind the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry is very simple … our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, told us to feed the hungry (Matthew 25:31).  This is the philosophy we maintain each and every day.  He did not say ‘form a bureaucracy to feed the hungry’ or ‘make sure you only feed the deserving poor.’  He told us ..Read More 


Annual Statistics

  • 9,100 families served
  • 32,000 individuals served
  • 49,000 bags of food distributed
  • $2,800,000 of food distributed
  • 750,000 pounds of food distributed
  • 682,000 meals distributed


Our Team

  • Executive Director: Susan Papierski
  • Director of Finance: Monica Sowers
  • Admin Coordinator: Jodi Hefler
  • Pantry Supervisor: Terri Venzon
  • Pantry Assistant: Mary Pat Watt
  • Pantry Assistant: Glenda Ross
  • Operations Manager: Rich Wloszek
  • Food Recovery – Lead: Donna Blake
  • Food Recovery – Asst : Rick Quoss
  • Walk-In Co-ord: Michelle Nothvogel

Board of Directors                  Team Bios

Hours of Operation

Monday :  9 am – 3 pm
Tuesday:   9 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday:  9 am – 3 pm
Thursday:      9 am – 3 pm
Friday:  9 am – noon

Directions / Map

Client Appt. Hours

Monday - Thursday:
1:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

CLOSED Fri., Sat., &  Sun.

Client Walk-in Hours

Monday - Thursday:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

CLOSED Fri., Sat., &  Sun.

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