Get Food

If you need support, St. Cletus Food Pantry is here to help you. We provide assistance with groceries, financial assistance, resource support and beyond.

Food Pantry Distribution Information

When: Thursdays from 4:00-8:00pm

Where: St. Cletus Food Pantry
600 W. 55th St.
La Grange, IL 60525
(across from the Countryside Jewel)

Park near the church and look for signs to the pantry. We are located on the first floor, in an accessible space. If you have difficulty getting from your vehicle to the building, please let us know, we are happy to help!

Service Area: We serve residents of Lyons Township. This includes: Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, Justice, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, La Grange Park, Lyons, McCook, Riverside, Summit, Western Springs and Willow Springs.

A one-time emergency visit can be accommodated if you are out of our service area. To find a pantry in your area visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website or call
773-247-FOOD (3663).

What to Expect

We begin distribution at 4:00pm. Please do not line up before 3:45pm. When we open the doors at 4:00pm, we give out numbers in random order. There is no reason to come early and wait in line.

If you are flexible on timing, we highly recommend coming between 5:30-7:30pm when it is less busy!

Once you receive a number, you will wait for it to be called. We have indoor and outdoor seating available. When your number is called, you will come to the front desk to check-in with a volunteer or register for the first time.

If this is your first time, welcome! We will ask for proof of address (we just need one form of identification and accept: ID, driver's license, utility bill, lease/mortgage) and some additional information about your household (number of people living with you, birthdates, etc.).

After that, a volunteer will help you shop through the pantry. The pantry is set up like a mini grocery store and you can make choices that work best for your household. Each area is labeled with the amount of items you can take from each section. If you do not want something, you do not need to take it.

You can expect to go home with 75+ pounds of fresh produce, dairy, meat, bread, and quality canned and dry food, as well as, personal items and household goods.

The pantry is located on the first floor, in an accessible space. Bathrooms and a drinking fountain are also available.