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DuPage County Food Pantries: Get (and Give) Help When It’s Needed Most

Find local food banks & organizations around DuPage County

By Erica Alhorn, Macaroni KID Wheaton & Macaroni KID East DuPage October 29, 2025

With the SNAP program ending on November 1, many families in DuPage County may be feeling anxious about how to make ends meet. The good news is that there are still plenty of local resources in DuPage County ready to help. From food pantries and meal programs to community initiatives and support services, families across DuPage County have a strong network stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. Below you’ll find a list of places offering food assistance for families in DuPage County — and for those who want to help, you can also use this list to donate both monetary gifts and non-perishable goods to support neighbors in need.

How to Get There

Pace offers several convenient transportation options throughout DuPage County. Riders can use fixed-route buses that follow regular schedules across local communities, or try Pace On Demand, a flexible shared-ride service available in zones like Wheaton-Winfield and Naperville-Aurora that can be booked by app, online, or phone. Dial-a-Ride programs provide curb-to-curb trips through local partnerships, while ADA Paratransit serves riders with disabilities who can’t use fixed routes. For commuters, Pace Vanpool offers cost-sharing groups using Pace-owned vans—fuel, insurance, and maintenance included—and VanGo provides quick, flat-fare connections between Metra or CTA stations and nearby workplaces.

Local Food Bank & Food Pantry Directory

If you'd like your pantry added to our list, please email erica.alhorn@macaronikid.com

DuPage Township Food Pantry
719 Parkwood Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446

Glen House Food Pantry
55 N Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Immaculate Conception Parish Food Pantry
134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Interfaith Food Pantry
345 South President Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Lisle Township Food Pantry
4711 Indiana Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532,

Loaves & Fishes Community Services
1871 High Grove Ln, Naperville, IL 60540

Milton Township Food Pantry
1492 North Main Street, Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Neighborhood Food Pantries - Family in Faith Christian Church
1480 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Neighborhood Food Pantries - Immanuel Presbyterian Church
29W260 Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL 60555

Neighborhood Food Pantries - Lutheran Church of the Master
580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Neighborhood Food Pantries - Resurrection Catholic Church
30W350 Army Trail Road Wayne, IL, 60184

Neighborhood Food Pantries - St. Andrew United Methodist Church
250 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Neighborhood Food Pantries - West Chicago
123 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185

People’s Resource Center - Westmont
104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

People’s Resource Center - Wheaton
211 S. Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

The Outreach House
700 Springer Road, Lombard, IL 60148

West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Dr Ste 118, Woodridge, IL 60517

How to Use This List

  1. Find a location near you using the addresses listed above
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours, service area, eligibility requirements, and what to bring
  3. Visit the websites for detailed information about services and programs
  4. Dial 2-1-1 for personalized assistance finding food resources in your area

What to Bring

Most food pantries require:

  • Proof of residency (utility bill, lease, official mail)
  • Photo ID
  • Information about household size

Some pantries have no documentation requirements for first-time emergency visits. Always call ahead to confirm.


This article was compiled with a little help from AI, and a lot of help from a real human 😉