Food Pantry
The Lisle Township Food Pantry supports residents in the Township who do not have access to enough food for themselves or their families. A total of 8% of DuPage County residents are considered food insecure, and 14.6% are children. No one should go hungry in our community.
** We have modernized our food pantry operations to improve your shopping experience. Our hours were updated to Mondays: 12-4 P.M., Wednesdays: 12-4 P.M., & Fridays: 12-4 P.M. As part of the modernization, all shoppers will be issued an ID card. This ID card will streamline the check-in process. To complete the registration, you will need to come in to our offices to complete a registration form at 4711 Indiana Ave., Lisle, IL, 60532, get a picture taken, give your county and zip code. Our receptionist will take your picture, and your registration will be active. At the next visit, you can pick up your ID card. Please bring this card with you when you shop. We will also have tickets by the outside door starting at 11 am so that people feel comfortable waiting in their cars instead of in line.**
Lisle Township’s Food Pantry entrance is located on the east side of the Supervisor’s office, located at 4711 Indiana Avenue in Lisle.
Vegetables harvested from the Food Pantry’s organic garden are available in season.
The pantry is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers and staff, led by Food Pantry Director, Jordan Tukes. The Lisle Township Food Pantry is grateful for partnerships with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, area businesses, civic groups, and individuals who donate their time, food, and money. To learn more about volunteering, go here.
Lisle Township Food Pantry Distribution Information and Requirements
3-Day Distribution
Clients can check in during Pantry hours and shop for themselves from our frozen goods and shelves of non-perishable products. We typically have a variety of pastas, grains, canned vegetables, beans, and other canned, bagged, and dry goods. Those in need of food may visit the Pantry one time each week.
The Food Pantry is open for regular distribution on:
Mondays: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lisle Township Food Pantry is CLOSED on all Federal Holidays and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
You do not need to call ahead before shopping.
To be a Client:
The Lisle Township Food Pantry serves all eligible people regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, LGBTQ, or citizenship status.
In order to register, you will need to do three things.
Provide your zip code and county to the receptionist.
Turn in the completed registration form to the receptionist.
Our receptionist will take your picture, and on your next visit, you can get your ID card to be used when you enter to shop.
Donations
Together, we can fight hunger! Are you looking for ways to help your local community members in need? The Lisle Township Food Pantry has ways you can help! We are always in need of donations to replenish our shelves. Lisle Township residents in need greatly appreciate donations of non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items. We are always happy to accept donations of unexpired and unopened items. Every donation makes a difference!
Our Most Needed Donation Items: canned meat/vegetables/fruit, rice, beans, pasta, mac & cheese, dried fruit, nuts, soups, cereals, instant potatoes, baby food, peanut butter, jelly, personal hygiene items, & baby and adult diapers. We also accept pet food.
If you would like to make a monetary donation that directly benefits the Food Pantry, we welcome checks made payable to "Friends for Lisle Township," a not-for-profit organization that supports the food purchases of the Lisle Township Food Pantry.
Food items and monetary donations can be dropped off at the Lisle Township Supervisor's Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please check in with the receptionist when dropping off donations.