Food for Greater Elgin, Inc.

Category: Food bank

Address: 1553 Commerce Dr, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Phone: +18479319330

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6–8PM

Tuesday: 9–11AM

Wednesday: 11AM–1PM

Thursday: 6–8PM

Friday: 12–1PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Tara Skornia

Sep 23, 2022

Very disappointed I went this afternoon & they bluntly told me that I couldn’t go because I am not disabled or 55 …. I didn’t think that a pantry has different days for different people . This day and age everyone is being treated differently and it’s sad … obviously everyone that is going obviously needs help !!! It’s honestly really sad !!! Very disappointed

Audre Rathburn

Sep 10, 2022

It was great getting more food. Everything was laid out well.

Dante SOCAL

Sep 9, 2022

Excellent place to pick up food for free.

Juan Rivas

Sep 5, 2022

I like it

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Questions & Answers

When can you drop off a food donation?

Sandra Carnesecchi | Sep 26, 2018
Dicidoro Diaz | Sep 26, 2018

Today or Saturday morning between 9 am and 11am by the side door okay hope that will help u God bless you

Will FFGE be open today?

William Schnell | Sep 25, 2020
Steven Clemons | Sep 25, 2020

I think of this place as very much helps to the people I am thankful for this's place,

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Is it open today mom Feb 17

cassandra rivera flores | Sep 25, 2020
Steven Clemons | Sep 25, 2020

Call them please maybe later tonight call pleased

How many times a month can u go for food?

Angela Torrez | Sep 25, 2020
John Tyson | Sep 25, 2020

Yes once a week

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Can I do some community service hours there?

Oscar Gonzalez | Sep 26, 2019
dewayne shears | Sep 26, 2019

NO BUT YOU CAN AT EAST SIDE GYM ON CHICAGO AVE IN ELGIN

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When can I drop off donations?

Audrey Woodruff | Sep 26, 2019
Reynaldo Fuentes | Sep 26, 2019

Monday from 8 to 2 Tuesday from 12 to3 Wednesday from 2 to 4 and Thursday from 8 to2

Holliday's are close in march 2018

Ramsey Camarillo | Sep 26, 2018
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018

Food For Greater Elgin is open for normal distribution hours this weekend!

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Hello, do you help immigrants and what days can you go?

Adrian X Espinoza A | Aug 28, 2022
Jim Harter | Aug 28, 2022

They help everyone. All you need to bring is an ID and two pieces of mail, and they will register you.

Im intrested in going, but i dont know what i need to do to be able to get food. Any information, on what documents i need, and when food are given? Thanks you

Jeimy Miranda | Aug 26, 2022
Mom of All Trades | Aug 26, 2022

ID is all and you will fill out paperwork. Bring your own grocery bags.

ARE WE ALLOWED TO COME ME TODAY?

Nun Ya | May 28, 2022
Christian Sandoval | May 28, 2022

Yes, today the have senior distribution between hours of 12-1:30

That I have to do

Rafy López | Sep 25, 2021
Tania Torres | Sep 25, 2021

Download an application called skiplino there to make your appointment, take with you an ID, passport, license, enrollment, whatever you have and a Bill and when it is your turn, fill out the application and voila, they are very kind, they speak Spanish, several people, I hope my answer has served you.

Is this still open Saturday morning for drop off?

Laura Keenan | Sep 25, 2021
Executive Director | Sep 25, 2021

Not usually. Monday through Fridays are best. Please call if you need special arrangements.

What documents are required to enter the food pantry?

Laura Esche | Sep 25, 2021
Executive Director | Sep 25, 2021

We need a photo ID (to prove that you are you) and something that establishes your address (typically a bill, but an envelope with your address on it from a letter will work as well).

Is it open today

Lupita Monrroy | Sep 25, 2020
Juan Ochoa & Mayela Carrillo | Sep 25, 2020

Yes and regular hours

Hello today is Martin Luther king will the hours change?

Lupita Monrroy | Sep 25, 2020
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 25, 2020

No, we will have pantry hours from 6p-8p. Thank You!

Wil they be open today?

grace romero | Sep 25, 2020
Juan Ochoa & Mayela Carrillo | Sep 25, 2020

No they will close until January 6

Are they giving away turkeys for thanksgiving

Alice Bell | Sep 25, 2020
Lourmis Ellison | Sep 25, 2020

Alice Bell Thanksgiving turkey distribution will be Friday 3pm to 6pm

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What documents do they request?

Zairis Di Marcantonio | Sep 25, 2020
Sheila Cortes | Sep 25, 2020

They ask for an ID and Bill from the same address. you have to live in elgin or south elgin and you can go once a week

What time they give food today

Maria Rosalez | Sep 25, 2020
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 25, 2020

Thank you for your message. Our donation hours for today Monday is 6p - 8p. You can also visit us at FFGE.org for additional times and information. Thank You!

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I know it says for elgin ane east/west dundee, but can I come if from carpentersville?

Jesse Hansen | Sep 25, 2020
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 25, 2020

Hello and thank you for your message. Food For Greater Elgin services Elgin, South Elgin East Dundee and West Dundee residents. Fish Food Pantry services Carpentersville residents. Thank You

How many times a month can you come to the panrty

Lawanda McNeil | Sep 26, 2019
Dawn Burns | Sep 26, 2019

Once a week I'm not sure

Can you still come there if you just moved to Algonquin.

Rendell James | Sep 26, 2019
MICHAEL BOWLING | Sep 26, 2019

No. They only serve south elgin, elgin & dundee

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I just moved to Elgin and haven't changed my ID yet I do have utility bill would I be able to come in

Jen P | Sep 26, 2019
patrick lawrence | Sep 26, 2019

Yes some proof of residence is required . Sometimes they might just give but would need proof for continue visits

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When/where can I leave donations?

Jeanne Tolzmann | Sep 26, 2019
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019

Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8a-5p, you are welcomes to bring food donations during those times. Please note, we cannot except cooked items or items that are not labeled. Thank You for considering Food For Greater Elgin, we appreciate you!

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Do I need to bring in check stubs with my identification?

Mel Poyner | Sep 26, 2019
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019

You do NOT need to bring in pay stubs, Identification such as drivers license, state ID, passport etc along with a current utility bill. You must reside in Elgin, So Elgin, East or West Dundee to shop.

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Why is pantry closed sat

Charlene George | Sep 26, 2019
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019

We are open four days per week for your convenience. Monday and Thursday 6p - 8p Tuesday 9a - 11a and Wednesday 11a -1p. Please stop by, we would be happy to service you.

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Are you open Saturday 10/27?

Lucero Bradley | Sep 26, 2019
Juan Ochoa & Mayela Carrillo | Sep 26, 2019

No any more just Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday

What are hours to drop off a food donation?

Tom Swift | Sep 26, 2019
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019

Tom, Thank you for your interest in Food For Greater Elgin. Food Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Come to the side brown door off of our parking lot and just ring the bell.

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What are the new hrs for friday

Angela Torrez | Sep 26, 2018
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018

Good evening, Food for Greater Elgin does not currently have a public food distribution on Fridays. We are available Monday 6p-8p, Tuesday 9a-11a, Wednesday 11a-1p and Thursday 6p-8p. Thank you for your inquiry.

I have what are the new hrs of the food pantry i have in mind that they no longer give food on saturday

Angela Torrez | Sep 26, 2018
Food for Greater Elgin, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018

Angela, Carole is correct and we will no longer be open on Saturdays beginning in September. We will also be closed on September 1st and 3rd for the Labor Day weekend.

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Are we still allowed 2 times a month?

emily Martinez | Sep 26, 2018
Carole Burris | Sep 26, 2018

Yes

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Would like to serve on this Thursday evening, is that possible??

Henry Thompson | Sep 26, 2018
Sonja Bell | Sep 26, 2018

Contact the food distribution center and inquire about volunteering and they will assist you in your endeavors

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