West Suburban Community Pantry Services Servicios Programs
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West Suburban Community Pantry Services Servicios Programs
What Our Clients Say... "Recently I came to the Pantry for food. It was an agonizing decision and one that came out of desperation. By the time I came to the pantry, I had no other options. There was nothing left in my refrigerator or cabinets. I worried profusely about having to go to a pantry for food and not knowing what to expect. Contact Us West Suburban Community Pantry 6809 Hobson Valley Drive Unit 118 Woodridge, IL 60517 Phone: 630.512.9921 Visit us on the web: wcpinc.org When I arrived, everyone was kind. I was overwhelmed. There was more food than I had seen in a very long time. You never imagine a day that you would be hungry. I started the day with a refrigerator full of air and ended the day with more food than I could ever imagine. I want to thank everyone (vendors, donors, volunteers) that make the pantry possible." West Suburban Community Pantry is an Emergency Food Pantry serving all residents in DuPage County. We are one block West of Rt. 53 and one block North on Hobson Valley Drive WSCP offers food for the hungry and resources to empower persons to improve their quality of life. ___________ – Carol, Pantry Client, Woodridge Client Service Hours Monday 10:00 am-12:00 pm (bread and produce only) Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 8:30 am-11:30 am Tuesday 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Thursday 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Our vision is a community without hunger. Nourishing Our Neighbors Through Sustenance and Support Who We Are Income Guidelines 7/1/16 - 6/30/17 West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) is more than just food. As an emergency food pantry, we are required to follow the federal income guidelines below to determine eligibility for services. Service 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. We are about respect, compassion and hope. # of People Living in Household Gross Income Before Tax for 30 Days 1 $1,832 2 $2,470 are struggling with 3 $3,108 feeding their families on 4 $3,746 Empowerment Services 5 $4,385 LIHEAP 6 $5,023 7 $5,663 heating bills. 8 $6,304 Car Seats WSCP is a great place to turn for free food and other forms of non-financial support. We are here to help individuals who a consistent basis. In some months most people are fine, but there can be other periods of time due to an unexpected bill or reduction in income that can make times more challenging. For each additional family member, add: $641 Food Services Clients may visit the pantry twice a month for a full food order, which includes nonperishable items, as well as meat, dairy, produce, bread and bakery items. Clients may visit the pantry twice a week for bread and produce only. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) offers assistance with After completing a class in Car Seat Safety, clients are given a free car seat. Individuals and families can save hundreds of School Supplies dollars per year, which helps with Basic school supplies are provided for paying for medicine, bills or groceries. students at the beginning of the school year.