Hungry?
Food is a basic human right—provide for you and your family when you shop our pantry.
Plan Your Visit
Food for Greater Elgin hosts a client-choice food distribution five times each week.
All households can shop once each week.
Please send only one person per household to shop.
If this is your first time shopping, know that there are separate lines outside for new guests and those with disabilities.
Children are only allowed in the building if they are carried or seated in a shopping cart.
Los niños no están permitidos en el edificio a menos que siempre se los lleve y, mientras están en el almacén, viajen en el carrito de compras. Solo un adulto por hogar puede ingresar al edificio.
Shopping Requirements
It’s free to shop at Food for Greater Elgin. However, all guests must:
Be a resident of Illinois
Pick up food only once per week, per household
Bring your own bags or boxes.
By shopping here, you are attesting that your monthly gross income is within the guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Human Services (in your registration packet).
You’re welcome to bring identification and proof of address to your first visit, though it’s not required.
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Other Resources
Food delivery is available for seniors who are unable to leave their home, twice monthly. Call (847) 741-0404 to get on the list!
Bulk ordering is available for low-income senior living facilities.
We deliver food to low-income housing projects with permission and assistance from management.
Our Proxy Shopping Program is for anyone unable to shop for themselves and who meets our eligibility guidelines. Call 224-242-3375 or email info@ffge.org for details.
Our Community Resource Center provides important information about community resources available to you. You can visit the Community Resource Center or attend other scheduled programs even if you are not shopping.
Distribution time for seniors (60+) on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Food distribution hours/ Horas de despensa
Mon (Lunes) - 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tue (Martes) - 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wed (Miercoles) - 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thu (Jueves) - 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
*Fri (Viernes) - 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Only seniors over 60 on Fridays/solo personas mayores de 60 años los viernes.
We are closed for the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Week between Christmas &
New Year’s EveNew Year’s Eve
Location
1553 Commerce Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
For more information call: 847-931-9330
Weather-Related Closure Policy
To ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, we follow the guidelines below for weather-related closures.
Heat
We will close when the heat index is expected to reach 105°F or higher for a 24-hour period, with a minimum heat index of 75°F or higher.
Cold
At 0°F (-18°C) with a wind speed of 15 mph, the wind chill drops to -19°F (-28°C), and frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes.
For snow, we typically follow local school closings.
Tornado
Stay informed through reliable sources such as weather apps, NOAA Weather Radio, or local emergency alert systems.
If a Tornado Warning is issued, cease all operations immediately and close.
Any closures for the day will be announced by 7:00 a.m. via our website, social media, and by phone for those who call in.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Sobre FFGE
Food for Greater Elgin es una despensa de comida donde el cliente puede elegir los alimentos y artículos para su hogar. Entendemos que las familias a veces enfrentan dificultades económicas, y esperamos que se sienta respetado cuando lo visite. Brindamos nuestros servicios sin cargo.
Todos los residentes de Illinois son bienvenidos.
Los nuevos clientes deben mostrar un comprobante de domicilio. Esto podría incluir uno de los siguientes: factura de servicios públicos, factura de teléfono, talón de pago, estado de cuenta bancaria, documentación de registro escolar, documentación del gobierno, factura de seguro de automóvil, etc.
Su hogar es elegible para la recogida de alimentos una vez por semana. Traiga bolsas de compras o cajas para su comida.
Cada vez que visite, debe presentar una identificación: los ejemplos incluyen licencia de conducir, identificación estatal, pasaporte o tarjeta de identificación consular.
En el futuro, es posible que se le pida que confirme que el ingreso bruto mensual de su hogar está dentro de las pautas establecidas por el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois.
Estamos ubicados en
1553 Commerce Drive Elgin, IL 60123
Para más información llame al: 847-931-9330