Volunteering at the Westchester Food Pantry is a meaningful way for children to learn empathy, gratitude, and the importance of giving back. Kids gain confidence and pride as they see how their efforts directly help neighbors in need, and families who volunteer together create lasting memories while modeling compassion and service. Children ages 12 and …
Elijah Jones is a regular volunteer at the Pantry. He started volunteering two years ago as a junior at Proviso West High School and never stopped! Elijah is now a full-time student at Triton College and will pursue a degree in architecture. “Volunteering made me more aware of hunger in our area. Every time I …
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Our parking lot attendants are outside year round directing traffic and assisting clients before they even enter our doors. No matter what the weather may be, our parking lot attendants always have a smile and kind greeting for everyone. Kevin Brooks has been volunteering for the Westchester Food Pantry for over two years. “I had …
Board of Directors and Junior Advisory Board The Westchester Food Pantry is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Each board member donates their time, talent and expertise to sustain and expand the organization. Board members take the lead on essential responsibilities as grant writing, fundraising, event planning and execution, donor management and more. Thanks …
We’d like to take a moment during Volunteer Appreciation Month to highlight some of the people that make the Westchester Food Pantry so special. Thank you to all our volunteers who make our mission possible! Janet Flores has volunteered with the Pantry for nearly 10 years. She states “It is a family here. We know …
1938 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, IL 60154
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Wednesday 4:30pm–7pm
Saturday 9am–11am
Member Agency #A01529
EIN # 47-5376704
