Food Pantry Locations in Lake County, illinois

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Find a Food Pantry in Lake County, IL

Free Groceries in Lake County from My Pantry Express. Our food pantries are located in Great Lakes, Waukegan, and Lake Forest. Login/register or begin your order as a guest on My Pantry Express today!

Great Lakes – Forrestal

(*NEW LOCATION)

1830 Ohio Ave.

Great Lakes, IL 60088

notes

Due to construction at the school, we are temporarily located a few blocks away at the parking lot of the Forrestal Village Chapel.  Look for My Pantry Express signs.

pickup times

Wednesdays: 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.

Waukegan – Walmart

3900 Fountain Square Pl.

Waukegan, IL 60085

notes

We will be near the pharmacy drive-thru at the Waukegan Lake County Walmart. Look for the My Pantry Express signs.

pickup times

Tuesdays: 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Wednesdays: 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Lake County – Home Delivery

13950 Business Center Dr

Lake Forest, IL 60045

notes

This is a DELIVERY-ONLY location. You must live within 14 miles (driving distance) of 13950 W Business Center Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Delivery Times

Wednesdays: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Thursdays: 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

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About Lake County, Illinois

The picturesque Lake County was reported to have a population of 714,342 people with a median household income of $89,427 by U.S. Census Bureau. It’s made up of as many as 265,507 housing units and 19,832 employer establishments. But this place holds a lot more resources for its residents, including access to Lake County food pantry distribution. You can find our Lake County food pantries in Lake Forest, Waukegan, and Great Lakes. And in some cases—you may not even have to exit your car to get your groceries.

What’s A Food Pantry?

Did you know that a Lake County, IL food bank is not actually the same kind of organization as a food pantry? Food banks, including Northern Illinois Food Bank, build a food supply from the donations of food drives and partner organizations. This gets inventoried and distributed across soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and food pantries. These types of places give food directly to families in need, rather than to other resource centers. Because of the efforts of these places, the people of this county don’t have to worry about where their next meal will come from. This extends to receiving apparel, toiletries, baby products, and other options. Accomplish your free shopping by using a walk-in, drive-thru, or mobile method. Many of these establishments are even no-referral food banks/pantries, such as My Pantry Express.

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What's My Pantry Express?

Of the local Lake County food pantry list, My Pantry Express should be your number one choice. That’s because, once you learn a little more about us, it’s no surprise why we’re one of the most accessible ways to keep our neighborhood fed. Sponsored by Northern Illinois Food Bank, My Pantry Express revolutionizes your shopping experience by moving it all online. No referrals or qualifications needed either. Another perk is that the information collected while ordering should only include your name, phone number, email, and zip code. But even so, these details aren’t needed to put in an order. However, we recommend that you do register so that the next visit goes faster. You can choose up to 35 items per order. You may see dairy products, frozen meats, and/or fresh produce while navigating. Each item will display the quantity that you may select too. Keep in mind that you must complete your order during your preferred location’s weekly order window (check availability calendar above).