About This Service
Northwest Compass provides emergency food support to individuals and families across the Northwest Chicago suburbs who are experiencing food scarcity.
Through our local food pantry and community partnerships, we provide access to nutritious groceries and essential items while helping clients navigate additional resources that support long-term stability.
Our food pantry is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM-noon.
How We Help
Food assistance may include:
- Access to our Food Connection market and pantry
- Fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable groceries
- Household essentials and hygiene items
- Referrals to additional food resources and community programs
- Food deliveries to low-income families
- Snack pantry re-stocks at 4 local high schools
- Assistance in applying for mainstream benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other
Food assistance is designed to provide support during difficult periods but may not meet every household’s full grocery needs. Availability of items may vary based on donations and supply.
Who Can Benefit
Food assistance is available for individuals and families living in the Northwest Chicago suburbs who are experiencing difficulty accessing enough food for themselves or their household.
Families interested in our food pantry will need to complete a household intake and will receive access to our pantry monthly.
