1717 Rand Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
General Information: 847-376-2100
Fax: (847) 390-8214

Mary Insprucker, Northwest Regional Director, (847) 376-2118

Become a Northwest Regional Advisory Board Member

Board members are asked to participate in one or two different areas including, but not limited to: Hearts for Homeless Families Fundraiser, Mother's Day Appeal, or Community/Parish/Legislative Outreach. Call Mary Insprucker, director, for more information 847-376-2118

Food Pantry Hours - Monthly commodities pick-up beginning November 2011

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday only: 10 a.m. - Noon
Monday and Thursday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Friday

Clothing Room

Tuesday and Thursday: 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: You do NOT need an appointment for the Food Pantry or Clothing Room.

Driver for picking up food donations

Need a driver or driving team to pick up food from local stores that donate to Catholic Charities. This is usually in the morning and takes about two hours.

MAC Program and Sr. Supplemental Food Program

Serve and assist clients (Mother and Child Nutrition Program) and Sr. citizens (Sr. Supplemental Food Program) coming in to pick up their monthly supply. Distributed every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Tuesday/Thursday Night Suppers

Every week: Meals are provided at 6 p.m.

Organize Drives

Organize food, clothing, or paper product drives for Catholic Charities. Donate gift cards.

Public Benefit Screenings

Computer skills required.

Hearts for Homeless Families Fundraising Event

Volunteer to chair, and/or work on a committee for the annual Hearts for Homeless Families fundraiser held at the Sanfilippo Estate in May. Committees include: Invitation, Publicity, Solicitation, and Auction.