Elsie's Food Pantry

THE PANTRY WILL NOT BE OPEN ON MAY 1, 2025.
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Elsie's Pantry is open to people living in Palos Hills, Palos Park, Palos Heights, Hickory Hills, Willow Springs, Justice, Bridgeview and Palos Township.  Admittance is also based on monthly income level.   Elsie's Pantry is a ministry of Savior Divine Lutheran Church.  For more information about qualifications, please call Beth Heinrich, Director of the Pantry at 708-598-4435.  
The pantry is open on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.  People living within the boundaries may come every week. People living outside these areas may come one time only. The food is received via drive through pickup only.  Each client will receive a prepackaged box of food.  
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Sources of food

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Food is secured mainly from the Chicago Food Depository.  Contributions also come from local grocery stores, bakeries, churches, and individuals donating items.    

In addition, the pantry provides food for dogs and cats.

Drop-off Box

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Food may be donated to the pantry and placed in the box outside the church, located on the north driveway by the mailboxes.