Strong bodies start here.
Nutritious Eats
Making healthy decisions for ourselves and our families isn’t always easy. High grocery prices, limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and other economic barriers can make it difficult to access the nourishing food your family needs. That’s why we are committed to providing our guests with high-quality fresh food that nourishes bodies, minds, and futures.
92% of our guests rate the quality of our food as being good, great, or excellent.
General Recipes
Make the most of your trip to the pantry and get creative with new recipes that nourish you and your family
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Search for recipes that are easy to make and easy to afford at Eat.Move.Save Illinois-Extension.
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Search for new recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand and your preferred dietary needs.
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Texas Health and Human Services has a host of recipes featuring WIC foods.
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Find recipes and guidelines to get the most nutritional value possible from processed or packaged foods.
97% of our guests say the food at our pantry meets their needs.
Medically Tailored Recipes and Resources
Dietary restrictions? Check out these resources to learn about how the food you get at the pantry can fit with your lifestyle and health needs
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Recipes
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Low-sodium recipes for those looking to improve their blood pressure
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Diabetes Food Hub – American Diabetes Association: Recipes catered to those with diabetes and blood sugar concerns
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Healthy Recipes
Heart-healthy recipes for those looking to lower their cholesterol.Grocery List
Heart-healthy grocery list for your next shopping trip. -
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Recipes for those with Kidney disease and other concerns, including dialysis, kidney transplant, and diabetes.Grocery List
Prioritize strong kidneys during your next shopping trip.
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Food Safety
Learn how to stretch your food and optimize food storage and dating to your advantage
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Learn about food and beverage storage to optimize shelf life.
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Understand the differences in common food labels and learn how to decode the food dating system on common household favorites.
Thank you to our grocery partners, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, for making it possible for us to keep our shelves stocked with fresh produce, meat, and dairy.