We are pleased to report that in the month of March, we distributed 78 food boxes to our neighbors providing nutritious food to 237 people including 16 new families/50 people.
Are there any items that the Food Pantry cannot use?
It is important to note that we cannot give our clients outdated items. When we receive donated food that is past the USDA guidelines “best by” or “use by” date, we throw it away.
We cannot use partially used items either. We often receive donations of opened or partially used food. They are thrown away.
We cannot we give items that contain alcohol. We recently received chocolates containing Vodka and coffee flavored liqueur. They were thrown away.
We cannot give out OTC (over the counter) drugs like vitamins, painkillers. These items end up in the dumpster.
Thanks to everyone who supports the Food Pantry. Our neighbors are very thankful. Our Parish plays a vital role, being the hands and heart of Christ, by reaching out to the less fortunate. Thank you for your donations, prayers and support.
Should we donate cookies or other sweets?
Everyone likes a sweet treat. When we have them, we pass these items on to our clients.
What’s the best size can, jar or box to donate?
We give every family more or less the same items. Very large or very small packages might mean that a family of four gets a small jar of peanut butter, while a family of one gets the giant economy size. We recommend donating average size containers.
Should we donate paper products, toiletries or laundry products?
These items are nice to have and we pass them on to our clients. However, we have limited shelf space. It might be better to spend your donation dollars on food items rather than household products.
Are there any items that the Food Pantry can’t use?
It is important to note that we can’t give our clients outdated items—food that is past the “best by” or “use by” date. We can’t use partially used items either--recently someone donated a half-eaten jar of peanut butter. Also, we can’t give out OTC (over the counter) drugs like vitamins, painkillers. These items will be discarded.
Thanks to everyone who supports the Food Pantry. Our client families are very thankful.
Our food pantry plays a vital role, being the hands (and heart) of Christ, by reaching out to the less fortunate.
Thank you for your donations, prayers and support.
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THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY FROM 9AM-NOON. The food pantry donation bin will be outside the church office door every weekend so that you can drop off donations on the way to/from Mass.
If you are in need of food please call ahead of time to the St. Patrick Food Pantry phone number – (847) 244-6661, so we can have enough boxes packed and ready to go. Privacy is important to us – we only need to have a first or last name and how many people in the family.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS CAN BE DELIVERED at the times and locations below (but please deliver any fresh produce on Tuesdays or Thursdays only). Monetary donations to the food pantry can be made using the “Donate Now” button at the top of this page. You’ll be taken to our online donations website where you’ll find “Food Pantry” as one of the donation options.
Monday through Thursday – 8:00am until 4:00pm - Food Pantry / Church Office
Fridays 8:00am - 12:00pm - School Office
The weatherman says it’s officially Fall. The children are back in school. And, sadly, we’ll soon be buttoning up our houses and prepping for Winter (ugh). It’s the time of year that our Food Pantry boxes will include more “comfort foods.” Please consider these items when you shop for your food donations.
Hot and cold cereal—including single-serve packages of oatmeal
Pancake mix and syrup
Pasta or noodles and spaghetti sauce,
Canned vegetables, tuna, canned chicken
Macaroni and cheese or Hamburger Helper
Peanut butter and jelly
Spaghetti O’s,
Chef Boyardee Ravioli, baked beans, ramen noodles
Instant potatoes or stuffing mix or rice
Canned soup, crackers and Jiffy cornbread
Hot chocolate packets
Local gardeners may see a “last hurrah” in their garden plots. If you still have surplus produce, please think of donating your bounty to the Food Pantry. You may drop off your “crops” during Food Pantry hours—Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to noon. Do not put fresh foods in the giveaway boxes. Our church plays a vital role in being the hands and feet of Christ, reaching out to the less fortunate. Thank you for your donations, support and prayers.
MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALWASY APPRECIATED AS WELL. Please click here if you would like to donate online (via our church dontations account at givecentral.org).