Avon Township Food Pantry
We are truly grateful for the
ongoing support we have here in Avon Township and our surrounding
areas
History:The
Avon Township Food Pantry began its existence in the Supervisor's
Office around 1990 to fill a need for the residents of Avon
Township applying for General Assistance and/or Emergency
Assistance. Today, the Avon Township Food Pantry is an entity of
the Avon Township Community Foundation a non-profit organization
that is working to meet the needs of our community.
In 2010, the Avon Township Food Pantry
provided emergency sustenance to over 29,000 township
residents. On average we serve 650 per month which equates to
2500 people.
Without the generosity of area
residents, churches, and service organizations our pantry would not
be able to service the number of people in need.
95% of our food is purchased from the Northern Illinois Food
Bank. No tax monies are used to buy food and we depend solely
on donations. A $1.00 donation can buy on average 8 pounds of
food. We like to use the example of you going to the local
grocery store to buy a box of cereal. For what you spent on
that box of cereal, our buying power through the Northern Illinois
Food Bank allows us to purchase of case of cereal.
Service Area:
All of Avon Township: Including the communities of Grayslake, Round
Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third
Lake, and unincorporated Avon Township.
Pantry Hours of
Operation:
Monday: 1pm-4pm
Tuesday: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Wednesday: 9am-12pm &
1pm-4pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 9am-12pm
Second Saturday of each month:
9am-12pm
Requirements
for Obtaining Food: Applicants must sign a form
stating that they meet federal guidelines for low-income status. To
receive ongoing aid they must be residents of Avon Township;
however, food is offered on a one-time basis to anyone who applies.
Those who live outside of the township are directed to agencies in
their area. Applicants need not state their circumstances for
needing food (i.e. unemployed, works but can't cover expenses,
disability, etc.)
What Does the
Avon Township Food Pantry Offer? We
are a "Choice" Food Pantry. This means that YOU get to select
the food you require. Clients may come to the food pantry
once every 30 days to receive enough food to feed their family for
three days. We use U.S.D.A standards for serving sizes. All
types of food, including packaged, frozen and fresh, are
distributed based on availability. In addition, clients are
furnished, on request, paper goods and household and personal care
products if they are available. We refer clients needing clothing
and furniture to other area agencies.
Donations: are
accepted in the way of food and money. For every dollar we
receive, we can purchase on average 8 pounds of food from the
Northern Illinois Food Bank.