The Palatine Township Food Pantry 

The Palatine Township Food Pantry is a source of nutrition that serves senior citizens, the disabled and low-income families and individuals, who reside in the Township, with non-perishable food on a monthly basis.  Presently, the Pantry is assisting approximately 180 families a month.  Most of the food in the Pantry comes from donations by individuals and food drives sponsored by schools, churches, civic groups and businesses.  Food drives are always needed to keep our shelves stocked, but each and every individual donation adds up, enabling us to fulfill our mission.  For creative food drive ideas, click here.

Non-Perishable Food Items:  At this time, we are particularly low on the following items:  instant mashed potatoes, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, cold cereal, Tuna/Hamburger Helper, dry soup and toilet paper.  Our website is a good resource to visit often to view these changing needs.

Donation Drop-Off:  The Food Pantry operates year around, and we gratefully accept all non-perishable and monetary donations at the Palatine Township Center, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine.  Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon.  Those delivering large quantities, such as donations through food drives, please call (847) 358-6700, EXT. 6110 prior to delivery to assist us in making the necessary arrangements.

Market Day:  Our Pantry coordinates with District 15 schools for participation in their Market Day Program.  The schools select a month to support the Pantry through Market Day, and the Food Pantry helps select the items.  Supporters of Market Day are given the opportunity to purchase items to be donated to the Palatine township Food Pantry.  Everyone wins with this program: the school raises money, the Food Pantry and, thus, Pantry clients receive quality frozen food items.