In the front entry vestibule of the library, there is a Little Free Food Pantry. This food is free to take, no questions asked. If you have extra for your neighbors, leave food, and if you are experiencing food insecurity, take food.
Please note that we do not accept the following:
Below you can find information about additional local resources for those experiencing food insecurity.
| Resource | Category | Description | Location/Details |
| Niles Family Services Food Pantry | Food Pantry | The Niles Family Services food pantry is open for Village of Niles residents. | 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714 |
| Maine Township Food Pantry | Food Pantry | Serves residents of Maine Township. See website for hours and eligibility. | 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
| Niles Township Food Pantry | Food Pantry | Serves residents of Niles Township. See website for hours and eligibility. | 8341 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Polish American Association | Food Pantry | The PAA offers clients programs and services that provide the resources for changing their lives and enhancing their ability to become contributing members of our community. | Multiple locations in Chicago |
| Centro de Información | Food Pantry | Acceso a alimentos, atención medica y otros recursos (Access to food, healthcare, and other resources) | 1885 Lin Lor Lane, Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Bessie’s Table at First Church | Meals | Every Monday at 5:30 p.m., we serve a delicious, home-cooked, healthy meal to anyone who comes to our door. Everyone is welcome. | 668 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Meals | Connections for the Homeless serves as a safety net for neighbors who need support to maintain safe, stable housing in Evanston and northern Cook County. | Hilda’s Place (1458 Chicago Ave, Evanston) and 2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston |
| Sunday Night Suppers | Meals | Free meal every Sunday from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. All are welcome, no questions asked. | 410 Grant Place, Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
| Find Help | Resource Finder Tool | Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. | Resources vary by location |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Resource Finder Tool | Search the map using your address or zip code to find free groceries or a hot meal at a food pantry, soup kitchen, shelter or mobile distribution in Chicago and Cook County. | Directory of area food pantries |
| Catholic Charities | Resource Finder Tool | Catholic Charities provides immediate and wraparound services for people in crisis, addressing their basic needs and connecting them to longer-term support. | Directory of food pantries, community meals, senior meals |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | Government Assistance | Cash, SNAP & Medical Assistance | Apply online |
