Barrington Township Food Pantry
We are Here to Help Our Residents in Need
We are committed to helping those who are struggling, so please come visit us during our hours of operation.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving the residents of Barrington Township who meet the Federal poverty guidelines per number of individuals in a household. We partner with businesses and non-profits alike to provide the nutritious items for our residents.
Companies that partner with us are eligible for a tax deduction under IRS Section 170. For individual donors, the 501(c)(3) status will make your gifts official charitable donations. Ask us for a tax donation letter when you drop off your items or your check.
We are Here to Help Our Residents in Need
We are committed to helping those who are struggling, so please come visit us during our hours of operation.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving the residents of Barrington Township who meet the Federal poverty guidelines per number of individuals in a household. We partner with businesses and non-profits alike to provide the nutritious items for our residents.
Companies that partner with us are eligible for a tax deduction under IRS Section 170. For individual donors, the 501(c)(3) status will make your gifts official charitable donations. Ask us for a tax donation letter when you drop off your items or your check.
Calling all Local Gardeners and Savvy Shoppers!
We do our best to make fresh vegetables available to our registered clients. Any excess fresh vegetables you have will find a grateful local family, if you share with us during the growing season and during those HOT sales throughout the year!
FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST - August 2023
- Butter (salted & unsalted) & fresh eggs
- Potatoes, onions, garlic & ginger (fresh only) all varieties
- Spices—garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dill, coriander, curry, cinnamon, cloves
- Soy sauce and condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard)
- Powdered milk (packets), juice (tomato, V8 and apple)
- Cooking oil, Canola, Olive or vegetable (no blends)
- Instant coffee (small/medium jars) and tea bags (green, black & herbal)
- Flour(unbleached) and granulated white sugar, brown sugar
- Dried beans, lentils, white, black, kidney, split peas and Ramen noodles
- Plain oatmeal, old fashioned and quick.
- Shampoo/conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Dish soap, laundry soap (no pods), bleach (regular and chlorine free) and cleaning products
- Storage bags (quart & large size), plastic leftover containers, garbage bags (small boxes)
- Pasta, pasta sauce and tomato paste
- Peanut butter & jelly/jam
- Canned peaches, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, whole cranberries (all in juice)
- Dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots)
****PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES AND DO NOT DROP OFF FOOD
WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT OR AFTER BUSINESS HOURS****
MONDAY (8-12 AND 1-3) and FRIDAY (8-12)
ARE DONATION DROP OFF DAYS
CALL TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING
847-381-5632 X2
HELP STOCK OUR SHELVES
Our newly renovated Food Pantry is finished and ready to
serve our shoppers with more shelf space and a
new commercial refrigerator and freezer.
We need your help to stock the shelves in August
We are asking gardeners, backyard chicken coop, and beekeep owners to donate their surplus our community of needy families and Senior Citizens. We all are forever are grateful.
Please call 847-381-5632 x2
to coordinate your donation drop off.
Big THANK YOU to Barrington Library Summer Reading Participants!
Barrington Township and Cuba Cares Food Pantries were reciepients of sponsored donations from Barrington Bank, Barrington School District, Barrington Rotary Club, and Barrington Junior Women's Club.
Your efforts were outstanding this year and have helped your community food pantries tremendously with $1000.00 each.
Thank you for your particapation and Thank you sponsors for your valuable contributions!
YOU ALL HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MANY LIVES THAT ARE IN NEED!
***Special thanks to Barrington Area Library for sponsoring the Summer Reading Fund Drive***