Providing Food to Any Person or Family in Need
The Care Center Food Store/Warehouse is a full-choice pantry, providing quality, healthy groceries to any family or individual in need.
- Anyone who is a resident in the state of Illinois is welcome to shop in the Food Store; there are no income requirements.
- Guests are welcome to shop food store visit per calendar month.
- Guests will complete an intake check-in process at every visit: ID and proof of address (print or digital, issued within the past 30 days) are requested, but not required. Preferred forms of proof of address include utility bill, mortgage/bank statement, pay stub, benefit statement, or prescription drug container.
- Doors open one hour before hours of operation.
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Culturally Responsive Foods
Over the year, the Care Center has become increasingly aware of the disparity between our food selection and the large number of Hispanic, Latinx and Eastern European guests that we serve.
In response to this, we offer Culturally Responsive Foods: these are safe and nutritious foods that meet the diverse tastes and needs of customers based on their cultural identity. The types of foods available include:
- Flavors & Seasonings: Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Garlic Powder, All Purpose Seasoning, Onion powder, Tajin, Turmeric, Coriander, Bouillon, Honey
- Rice: Long Grain Rice, Jasmine Rice, Brown Rice, Basmati rice
- Oils: Vegetable, Olive, Sesame
- Other Ingredients: Flax Seed, Masa Flour, Sugar
By offering an increased selection of cultural and ethnic foods, the Care Center hopes to offer a sense of familiarity, comfort, and belonging for our guests.
Delivering Hope
The Care Center is offering grocery delivery to vulnerable individuals and families who are feeling the effects of recent immigration activity and do not feel comfortable leaving home. Delivery orders includes a selection of fresh produce, dairy products, frozen meat, dry/canned goods, and bread.