Pantry

Micro Pantry

Our Micro Pantry offers food, toiletries, and other necessities to community members in need.

General characteristics of items we need: 

  • CLOSED ITEMS with expiration dates visible.  

  • NON-PERISHABLEs.  

  • NO ALCOHOL. NO SHARP OBJECTS. NO MEDICATIONS. NO HOMEMADE FOOD.  

  • DONATIONS THAT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WILL BE RETURNED OR DISCARDED.  

  • NO FRESH VEGETABLES OR DAIRY ITEMS. THIS IS NOT A REFRIGERATED UNIT.  

To setup a LARGER donation drop-off, contact  Circulation 708-527-3150.   

 

Suggested Items:

  • Fruit 

  • Peanut butter 

  • Complete meals (i.e. beef stew, spaghetti with meat sauce, etc.) 

  • Cereal 

  • Rice 

  • Oatmeal 

  • Pop Tarts 

  • Pasta 

  • Pancake mix 

  • Ramen 

  • Instant mashed potatoes 

  • Popcorn 

  • Pretzels 

  • Nuts 

  • Dried fruit

  • Condiments 

  • Seasonings 

  • Cooking oil 

  • Instant coffee 

  • Tea 

  • Canned or powdered milk 

  • Juice 

  • Shampoo 

  • Conditioner 

  • Soap/body wash 

  • Deodorant 

  • Lotion 

  • Shaving cream 

  • Toothpaste 

  • Hand sanitizer 

  • Shower caps 

  • Combs 

  • Baby wipes 

  • Diapers 

  • Menstrual supplies 

  • Dish soap 

  • Ziplock bags 

  • Toilet paper 

  • Disinfectant wipes 

  • Tissues 

Micro Pantry