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Doing The Most to Fight Hunger
Every day, The Salvation Army helps cure hunger by providing nutritious meals to neighbors in need.
59% of people seeking food assistance choose between paying for food and paying rent or mortgage.
Each night in the U.S., 17.4 million families go to bed hungry. An additional 6.9 million families experience very low food security. That means they don't always know where their next meal is coming from.
"I'm thankful for the fresh food pantry. My family gets a meal every night with fresh produce."
Families should not have to choose between healthy food and paying rent. The Salvation Army provides more than 156,000 nutritious meals for seniors, children and families in the U.S. every day.
The Salvation Army fights hunger in our community through:
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Blue Island Food Pantry provides shelf-stable pantry items, bread, cereals, meat, and other household necessities. The Pantry functions on a first come first served basis. Clients are able to visit once a month. Individuals and families must bring a valid ID, proof of address, or a Greater Chicago Food Depository card when they visit.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Senior Lunch
The Salvation Army Blue Island Corps Community Center has a vibrant senior community with fellowship opportunities daily.
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- The Salvation Army Blue Island provides nutritious meals during the week for seniors and families.
- Meals range from sandwiches to hot entrees and include vegetables, fruit, and milk.
- Cost for seniors is $3, adults $6.
Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utilities, and other needs to keep families in their homes. For more information or to make an appointment, please call us at 708-332-0100, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.
**For emergency assistance outside these areas, you may also contact a different Corps Community Center or Service Extension Units (partner organizations/agencies) by searching for the location nearest you.
Holiday Meals
The Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families unable to create a special meal themselves. Please call our office in November or December for more information.
How You and Your Family Can Help
Homelessness is an issue plaguing cities and neighborhoods across the country. Here are some ideas for how to talk with your children about homelessness, how you can help fight poverty, and what you can do to make an impact in your community.
