Food Resources for Neighbors in Need

From the City of Evanston's SNAP Benefits Resources Page

Local Food Assistance

Evanston Food Pantries & Meal Programs

• Evanston Corps Community Center/Salvation Army: 847-866-9770

• Hillside Free Methodist Church: 847-328-7182

• Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry: 847-328-4544

• Howard Area Community Center: 773-262-6622

• Humans At Help Foundation: 773-852-7866

• Ignation Mission Center: 773-739-9255

• Niles Township Food Pantry: 847-983-0073

• Connections for the Homeless: 847-475-7070

• Hemenway United Methodist Church Pantry: 847-869-0370

View an up-to-date list and additional details. 

View a list of Soup Kitchens prepared by Interfaith Action of Evanston.

How You Can Help Your Neighbors

- Donate: Cash or non-perishable food items to local food banks.

- Volunteer: Many local pantries welcome volunteers to help distribute food.

- Share Resources: Spread awareness of available support within your community.

Additional Resources

- City of Evanston 311 Center: Call or text 847-448-4311 for local support.

- Illinois Department of Human Services

Other Northshore Food Resources:

New Trier Township Food PantryNiles Township Food Pantry

More Food Resources

Find Food IL - An interactive map to find free food programs in every part of Illinois. No prior application is needed to get help. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryNorthern Illinois Food Bank

Utilities

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)ComEd payment assistance programsNicor Gas bill payment assistance programs

Financial

- Evanston Emergency Assistance Program

Housing

- HUD Tenants’ Rights (PDF). The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) provides guidance to those who receive housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

- Entry Point Call Center. Suburban Cook County residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless can call 1-877-426-6515 to be referred to assistance resources