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Food Pantry Information

ASSISTANCE BY CITY
Naperville Aurora Bolingbrook Downers Grove Lisle Lombard Wheaton Woodridge

NAPERVILLE
CALVARY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY (630) 851-7000 X3279
129 W. Benton (1 /2 blocks west of Washington) Naperville, IL Hours: Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM Food, clothing, and some household items Eligibility: Serving Naperville and Aurora residents.

LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY PANTRY (630) 355-3663
556 West Fifth Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 Hours: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 PM, Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM & Saturday 9: 00-11:00 AM Eligibility: Need two forms of I.D. provide Naperville residency, such as drivers license, state I.D. or utility bill. Homeless clients must show a Naperville or PADS I.D. PADS clients will have a choice of receiving special PADS bags on a weekly basis or regular client bags every two weeks.

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CARE PANTRY (630) 355-8980
1500 Brookdale Rd.Naperville, IL 60563-2129 Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00 AM Eligibility: I.D. required along with proof of residency. Must register with Care Pantry. Serving Naperville and Aurora residents.

AURORA
HOLY ANGELS CHURCH (630) 897-2478
204 S. Russell Aurora 60506 (not located at church), Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:15-11:30 AM Eligibility: Social Security Card or Drivers License required, serving North Aurora, Aurora, Sugar Grove. Call for appointment.

INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY AT HESED HOUSE (630) 897-2127
659 S. River St., Aurora 60507 Hours: Pantry Distribution: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Eligibility: Form of I.D. required, serving greater Fox Valley Area.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL (630) 897-3317
922 Sard Avenue, Aurora 60506 Hours: Friday 3:00-4:00 PM (Closed July & August, re-opens 2nd week in September). First time clients may register at 2:30 p.m. Eligibility: I.D. required.

SALVATION ARMY WAYSIDE CROSS MISSION (630) 897-7265
437 East Galena Blvd. Aurora 60505 Hours: Monday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 9:00-11:00 AM Eligibility: Picture I.D. required. Serving Kane County and Aurora residents. Homeless clients may receive food once per week.

BOLINGBROOK
DUPAGE TOWNSHIP/SALVATION ARMY (630) 759-1317
719 Parkwood Avenue, Romeoville 60446 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 A.M- 2:00 P.M. Eligibility: Serving DuPage Township including Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and part of Naperville.

FISH OF BOLINGBROOK (630) 759-4555 or 759-1560 for Will County Crisis Line
Leave message at 759-4555 and your call will be returned in the evening, for food pantry and emergency transportation services or call 759-1560 to set up an appointment with a FISH volunteer.

ST. VINCENT OF DE PAUL SOCIETY-ST. DOMINIC'S CHURCH (630) 739-5703
440 East Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Eligibility: Call above number to arrange an appointment. Limited food assistance for residents of Bolingbrook.

DOWNERS GROVE
FISH FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHES CLOSET (630) 964-7776
4343 Clinton St., Downers Grove IL 60515 (Located in DuPage Township offices west of Downers Grove North High School) Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30 AM Eligibility: Serving residents of Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (630) 852-3303
8404 S. Cass Ave., Darien IL Hours: Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM; Friday 1:00-3:00 PM. Eligibility: Residents of unincorporated Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lemont, Romeoville, Westmont, Willowbrook, and West Burr Ridge.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL/ST MARY'S CHURCH (630) 969-1063
Located in the Eagle shopping center at 555 Rogers Street, Downers Grove Hours: Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM Eligibility: Residents of Downers Grove. Drivers license, state I.D, or utility bill required.

LISLE
LISLE FOOD TOWNSHIP PANTRY (630) 968-2087, ext. 211
4721 Indiana Avenue, Lisle IL 60532 Hours: Call for appointment. Eligibility: The food pantry can be used once every 30 days (approximately once a month) and is available for Lisle Township residents. In addition, there are food items from a major food chain (produce, bread, cakes, pies, etc.) that do not require an appointment and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for any client in need.

LOMBARD
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH (630) 629-1717
1501 S. Main St., Lombard, IL Hours: Monday 12:00-2:00 PM Eligibility: Lombard residents only. Proof of residency required.

WHEATON
PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER (630) 682-3844
1506 East Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton Hours: Monday 8:00-11:30 AM, Tuesday 8:00-11:30 AM, First two Saturdays of each month 9:30 to 11:30. Eligibility: Serving DuPage residents only. Must bring proof of residency each time. A current utility bill, a current Medicaid card, or a current U.S. stamped letter with your name and address (not a driver's license) accepted. Homeless clients are required to show PADS I.D.

WOODRIDGE
WOODRIDGE COMMUNITY PANTRY (630) 512-9921
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-11:30 AM. Eligibility: Must be a resident of Woodridge, and bring proof of residency with photo ID.

Employment Information

Job Clubs Sponsored by Local Churches
Job Resources/Employment Support

St. Raphael Employment Ministry - Career Networking
 Meets the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For further information contact Jim Lamb .

Local Church Job Clubs

Holy Spirit Job Networking Club 3075 Book Road, Naperville
Meets the 2nd Monday each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Annex located at 95th & Book Road. Holy Spirit annex is located next to the Naperville Post Office. For further information call Holy Spirit Church at 922-0081.

St. Elizabeth Seton, 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville
Employment Transition Support & Resources meeting usually meet once per month at St. Elizabeth Seton. For information contact Andy Cirmo (Coordinator), or the Elizabeth Seton web site.

St. Peter & Paul, 36 N. Ellsworth Ave., Naperville 60540-4697 Employment Ministry
Community meetings scheduled 4th Thursday of each month (except December). The purpose of these meetings is to disseminate general information on the employment ministry itself, and specific information on available networking groups, "job postings", web sites, and other available resources. Each meeting includes a different guest speaker who addresses a topic of interest to the job seeker. In addition, this is a significant opportunity for attendees to network with others sharing ideas, opportunities etc. For further information contact St. Peter & Paul at 355-1081.

St. Thomas Job Ministry: "People Helping People"
If you are a job seeker go online and place your job need on www.stapostle.org. For further information contact St. Thomas at 355-8980.

St. James The Apostle Catholic Church, 480 S Park Blvd, 22nd & Park Blvd Glen Ellyn 858-5587.
St. Joseph the Worker Employment Ministry meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at St. James. Job bank starts at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 8 p.m. Services available are job leads, coaches, and speakers. All are welcome to the meetings.

St. Dominic Church 440 E. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, Father Frank Room (on the side of St. Dominic Rectory) 739-5703
Meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Those seeking full or part-time employment are welcome, as well as those looking for help in writing resumes, learning interview skills, negotiating salaries and taking a proactive approach to the job search. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

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Christ Church of Oakbrook 31st and York
Road, Oak Brook A job search seminar is held alternate months beginning in January. The seminar is usually scheduled for the second Friday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. and continues on Saturday morning from 8:30 am - noon. The fee is $25 and pre-registration is required. Participants take the Meyers-Briggs personality inventory. A job resource binder is available in the counseling office with job leads from the area. Call 654-1882, ext. 341 to pre-register.

College of DuPage Career Planning and Placement 425 22nd Street, Glen Ellyn
This service is for people who have lost their jobs or are seeking a better one. Services include individual counseling assistance in the job search process, help in resume writing, etc. A bi-weekly job resource paper is also available. Call 858-2800 Ext. 2230 or 2231 to make an appointment with a Career Service specialist.

College and Career Information Center at College of DuPage Library
The Center offers an extensive reference listing of public and private companies and organizations. Any DuPage County resident (District 502) may utilize this resource and obtain a borrower's card. Lifetime borrower's cards may be obtained for $5.00 and photo I.D. at front circulation desk. The borrower's card is necessary only if you wish to take material out of the library. A full text base containing corporate and financial information for over 11,000 publicly owned companies is available through Hoover's Online, and Reference U.S.A. This is available on a first come basis. Printouts are available. Companies can be searched by classification (SIC Codes) or by geographical areas. Discover and Horizons Programs offer an opportunity to learn about occupations and colleges, as well as an insight into discovering one's self and what career might be most suitable. Questions? Call 858-2800 x2386

Community Career Center 1971 Gowdy Road, Suite 210, Naperville
Job search support including use of office equipment such as computer, fax machine, copier, and Internet access. Staff will help with revising resume, practicing interview skills and general job search issues. No eligibility requirements and no fees. Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Located at Firstar Bank Building, Route 59, 1791 Gowdey Road, Suite 210 (South of I-88, North of North Aurora Road). Call 961-5665 for an appointment. Weekly Job Club- Open to unemployed or underemployed adults, offers support, networking and job search skills, job leads and outside presenters at every meeting. Job clubs meet as the following locations: Community Career Center FirstStar Bank, 1971 Gowdey Road, Suite 210, Naperville, meets every Wednesday 10:00 -1:00 p.m., Lisle Library, 777 Front Street, Lisle, meets every Friday 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. For more information, call 971-1675. Woodridge Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, meets on Mondays 10:00-12:30 p.m. For more information, call 964-7899.

DuPage County Job Information Line 421 North County Farm Road, 3rd Floor, Wheaton Call 665-8828.
This is a 24-hour recording that provides job opportunities for Du Page County offices. Applications are accepted M-F 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Human Resources Department, Third Floor. For more information regarding specific job opportunities call the Human Resource office at (630) 682-7148.

Illinois Employment and Training Center Job Service Bureau of Employment Security
837 S. Westmore /Meyers Rd. Lombard (In the Eastgate shopping center) 495-4345 Hours: 8:30-5:30 p.m. Monday -Friday
321 Quadrangle Drive, Bolingbrook- 759-0647
2 Smoketree Plaza, North Aurora 844-6640
DuPage County Job Training Services: Job search assistance, vocational training, and support services to DuPage County residents who are either victims of layoffs, plant closings, or are income eligible. Computer training may be available from C.O.D. and job training programs. Financial aid may be available depending on circumstances. Information meetings held weekly Monday and Wednesday are required in order to receive vocational training.
Youth Services-Vocational Training Programs; Youth Programs full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year. Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00 a.m.- to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment Monday - Thursday only. For more information, call 495-4345.
Job Service Bureau of Employment Security Services:
Employment search assistance for youths and adults, evaluation of qualifications, unemployment insurance, Veteran representative, Job Bank computer. To file for unemployment security, a social security card, drivers' license, and previous 18 months employment history information is required.

Latter Day Saints Employment Service 1801 N. Mill Street, Suite F, Naperville
Non profit employment center open to the community. All services free and without obligation. Job Search resources include: Job referrals, computers, Internet access, laser printers, job and career counseling, and job search library. Job Club-Fast Track: Open to everyone. Highly motivational job club for serious job seekers. Groups set networking goals, and reports on weekly goals. Job Search Workshop: Open to everyone. Interactive and comprehensive teaching of interview skills, job search correspondence, resumes, job search planning, networking, building confidence. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m. Thursday evening until 8:00 p.m. Job Search Workshops are presented the 2nd Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Call for an appointment at 369-0785.

Office of Rehabilitation Services 2901 Finley Road, Suite 109, Downers Grove, 495-0500 or Fax 495-9089
 Contact the intake counselor for an appointment. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m. Any individual with a mental or physical impairment which constitutes a substantial impediment to employment and needs services to prepare for, maintain, or advance in employment may qualify for services. Additionally, any individual receiving SSI/SSDI can benefit from the above rehabilitation service. The services may include job placement, job coaching, counseling and guidance, diagnostic testing, information and referral, vocational training (certain guidelines apply

Domestic Violence Information

FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE
24-Hour Hotline: (630) 469-5650 or Office: (630) 221-8290
Help and hope for Victims of Domestic Violence. Family Shelter Services is a comprehensive domestic abuse program in DuPage County, providing a range of services, support, information, and resources to assist victims and their children to overcome obstacles and to become safe.
Services: Emergency Shelter, individual and group counseling. They also offer victim, court, and medical advocacy. Fees/Eligibility: All services are confidential and provided free of charge. There are no residency requirements. More Information.

APNA GHAR (OUR HOME)
24-HOUR HOT LINE Within Illinois (800) 717-0757 Outside Illinois (773) 334-4663
4753 North Broadway, Suite 502, Chicago
Services: Domestic Violence shelter for Asian women and their children. Provides emergency shelter for three months at no charge. Individual and group counseling available. Transitional housing program available and legal services are offered. If space available, will take non-Asian clients. Fees/Eligibility: No Charge for services. Asian clients are first priority. There are no residency requirements. More Information.

THE COMMUNITY HOUSE COUNSELING CENTER
(630) 323-7500 ext. 230
415 W. 8th Street, Hinsdale
Services: Individual counseling and groups counseling available. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, the counseling staff is on-call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to provide crisis intervention. Fees/Eligibility: A sliding scale ranging from $5.00-$80.00. Service area includes: Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale,Oakbrook, Westmont, and Willowbrook. However, they will take clients outside these areas on a case by case basis.

EVANGELICAL CHILD & FAMILY AGENCY Wheaton
(630) 653-6400, Chicago (773) 478-4481, Evergreen Park (708) 423-5135
Services: Counseling individual, couples, and families. Fees/Eligibility: Sliding fee scale. Service area: Wheaton, Chicago, and Evergreen Park. More Information.

FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES OF AURORA
Call intake number at (630) 844-2662.
Services: Individual and group counseling. Fees/Eligibility: All services are confidential and provided free of charge. There are no residency requirements.

BETWEEN FRIENDS (formerly Friends of Battered Women and their Children).
24 HOUR HOT LINE 1-800-603-HELP or (773) 274-5232
Services: A free walk-in counseling center for women and children in Chicago. Friends also provides a 24-hour crisis referral hotline, court advocacy, and community education. Fees/Eligibility: Sliding fees scale available. Serving residents of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. More Information.

GROUNDWORK Joliet
24-HOUR HOT LINE (815) 729-1228 Office: (815) 729-0930
Services: A comprehensive domestic violence program providing prevention and intervention services. Fees/Eligibility: All services are free. Groundwork serves Will and Grundy Counties.

LIFE LINK: Bensenville
(630) 521-8061, Cicero, (708) 652-2500, or Chicago, (773) 994-8783
Services: Group and individual counseling option are available and linkages with other agencies provide support for battered women and children. Hours: Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fees/Eligibility: Programs are offered in English and Spanish, and a sliding fee scale is used to determine the cost to participants. Service area includes: Bensenville, Cicero, and Chicago. More Information.

MUTUAL GROUND, INC Aurora
HOTLINE: (630) 897-0080, or Office (630) 897-0080
Services: Mutual Ground, Inc. is a chartered, not-for-profit social service agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Counseling available for individuals and groups. Fees/Eligibility: Services are free and confidential. Services available for clients in Kane and Kendall Counties. More Information

WOMANHOOD COUNSELING AND MEDIATION SERVICES
 (630) 455-4655
Counseling service for physically and emotionally abused women. Fees/Eligibility: Services are available on a sliding fee scale. There are no residency requirements.

Assistance for Unplanned Pregnancies

Birthright of DuPage 630-355-9888
Care and Counseling Center 630-960-1060
CareNet Pregnancy Services 630-355-0335
Living Alternatives 630-739-6684

 

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