Holiday Food Support Guide for New Lenox and Wilmington, Illinois

How to Give Back, How to Receive Help, and How My Holiday Program Feeds Local Families

The holidays are a powerful reminder of what community really means. Many families in New Lenox, Wilmington, and surrounding Will County towns are facing food insecurity, and local pantries are stepping up to meet the need. If you want to donate, volunteer, or direct someone toward assistance, this guide gives you verified and current information.

I am also continuing a mission that means a lot to me:

For every home I list this November, I will donate 13 full Thanksgiving dinners through the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago.

That means 13 local families will sit down to a warm holiday meal because you made a choice to work with a local top performer who gives back. Gratitude becomes impact when we take action together.

Learn more at basketbrigade.net.

How to Help This Holiday Season

These organizations make it easy to donate food, contribute financially, or volunteer. Each serves families in New Lenox, Wilmington, and nearby communities.

New Lenox Township Food Pantry

Address: 1080 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Donation Mailing Address: 1100 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: 815-717-6221
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.newlenox.org/services/food_pantry.php

How to help:

• Donate canned meats, vegetables, soups, fruits, pasta, rice, and seasonal meal items.

• Monetary donations go far because every dollar provides nearly eight dollars of food through their Northern Illinois Food Bank partnership.

• Volunteers can help during weekday distribution times by calling ahead.

Kuzma Care Cottage, Wilmington

Address: 635 S Main St, Wilmington, IL 60481
Phone: 815-476-2030
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kuzmacarecottage.org

How to help:

• Donate pasta, rice, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned proteins, and toiletries.

• Monetary support provides strong purchasing power for groceries.

• Ideal for school groups, churches, neighborhood drives, or local businesses.

Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry

Address: 22525 W Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: 815-439-8394
Website: https://plainfieldfoodpantry.org

How to help:

• Donate food or contribute financially through their website.

• High priority items include cranberry sauce, stuffing, boxed potatoes, fruit, and vegetables.

• This pantry is entirely volunteer-run, so every dollar supports local families directly.

Living Manna Food Ministry, Channahon

Address: 25124 S Fryer St, Channahon, IL 60410
Phone: 815-828-5627
Website: https://livingmannaministries.org/donate

How to help:

• Donate fresh or packaged foods during their open hours.

• Monetary donations help expand the reach of their weekly meal support program.

Helping Hands Food Pantry, Peotone

Primary Address: 200 W Crawford Ave, Peotone, IL 60468
Alternate Address: 202 N First St, Peotone, IL 60468
Phone: 708-258-9204
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Helping.Hands.Peotone

How to help:

• Donate canned goods, boxed meals, pantry items, and toiletries.

• A twenty dollar donation sponsors a full holiday meal for a family of four.

Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago

Service Area: Will County and surrounding regions
Website: https://www.basketbrigade.net
Email: [email protected]

How to help:

• Donate funds to support full Thanksgiving baskets for families.

• Volunteer opportunities include shopping, assembling baskets, and delivering meals.

• Baskets include everything needed for a complete holiday dinner.

For Those Who Need Help

Here is how families in New Lenox, Wilmington, and surrounding communities can register and receive support. Requirements are listed clearly to make the process easier.

New Lenox Township Food Pantry

What you need:

• Photo ID and a current utility bill showing your New Lenox Township address.
  Hours:

• Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 am and from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
  Location: 1080 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox

Kuzma Care Cottage, Wilmington

What you need:

• Proof of address such as a driver’s license or a recent bill.
  Hours:

• Monday through Friday from 9 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 3 pm, plus the second Saturday from 8 am to 11 am.
  Walk-in service available with no appointment required.

Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry

Who is eligible:

• Residents living within Plainfield District 202 boundaries.
  Registration:

• Bring ID and proof of address.
  New Client Hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 am.
  Distribution:

• Morning distribution from 8 to 11 am.

Living Manna Food Ministry, Channahon

Hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
  Details:

• Provides produce, bread, proteins, and pantry items.

• Walk-in service available.

Helping Hands Food Pantry, Peotone

What you need:

• Proof of residency such as a utility bill or ID.
  Hours:

• First and third Wednesdays from 1 to 5:30 pm.
  Appointments:

• Call 708-258-9204 for appointment-based pickups.

Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago

How to receive help:

• Visit basketbrigade.net and fill out the “Nominate a Family” form.

• Families receive a complete Thanksgiving meal delivered to their home.

How to Utilize My Holiday Promotion

Here is how you can take part in my community initiative this November:

1. List your home with me during the month of November.

2. For every listing, I provide 13 full Thanksgiving dinners through the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago.

3. You receive updates showing the direct impact of your listing and how many families were fed because of your action.

If you have been waiting for a meaningful time to make a move, this is your moment to create real results for local families.

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