Services Provided in VVSD
Healthy Snacks in School Health Offices - grant funded - ON HOLD Fall 2020 due to COVID-19
On-Site Food Pantry at Irene King Elementary School (the free pantry provides fresh meats, produce and groceries to families attending IHK every Thursday afternoon curbside from 4:00-5:30pm.)
Pilot Program for Family Online Ordering at BJW
West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) is more than just food. We are about respect, compassion and hope. WSCP is a great place to turn to for food assistance and support services to help you get back on your feet. We offer a wide variety of items, when available, that can fit your family’s cultural, dietary and household needs, such as: Meats Spices and condiments Gluten-free Low-sodium Allergen-free Fresh produce By shopping at WSCP, you can save hundreds of dollars per year, which in turn can help pay for medical care, education costs, bills or groceries. Through WSCP, you can also access empowerment services that can help you achieve your goals. From budgeting and tax assistance to nutrition education, you decide what you need on your path to success. Let us be a part of your journey there. In addition to our core food distribution program, WSCP conducts Mobile Food Pantries, School Breakfast, School Snacks, Summer Meals, Senior Home Delivery, Job Readiness Workshops, Financial Literacy Workshops, Healthy Lifestyle Workshops, assistance with SNAP applications, extras throughout the year (Birthday Bags, Easter Baskets, School Supplies, Coats, Holiday Meals), referrals.
Food & Nutrition Services:
Clients may visit the pantry twice a month to shop for non-perishable items as well as meat, dairy, produce, bread and bakery items. Clients may visit WSCP twice a week for bread, produce, milk, and eggs only. In addition, Mobile Pantry trucks visit select neighborhoods each month.
Summer Meals : Lunch is provided at two libraries.
Senior Home Delivery: Provided to eligible homebound clients.
LIHEAP (from October-May): Help in applying for assistance with heating bills.
SNAP: Help in applying for the Link Card.
Car Seats : After completing a class in Car Seat Safety, clients are given a free car seat.
Health Insurance: Help in applying for primary care medical services, Medicaid and health insurance premium assistance.
Job Readiness and Finances: Help with resume writing, interviewing skills, income tax filing advice and budgeting.
Nutrition Education : Workshops, quarterly tastings, and recipe sharing focused on healthy food choices.
Personalized Client Resource Program: One-on-one continual personalized assistance to set goals, connect to other services and provide formal referrals.
Pantry Requirements: Proof of residency, in the form of a utility bill or piece of mail postmarked within 60 days, each time you visit the pantry. A picture ID, such as a driver’s license or State of Illinois ID card. Empowerment programs may have additional requirements
Contact Us:
West Suburban Community Pantry 6809 Hobson Valley Drive-Unit 118 Woodridge, IL 60517
Phone: 630.512.9921
Visit us on the web: wscpantry.org
