St. Paul of the Cross Food Pantry

St. Paul of the Cross Food Pantry

 

WHERE?

St. Paul of the Cross Parish is located at 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge, IL 60068. The food pantry is on Summit Avenue and the alley. It faces the west side of the Upper Grade Center. 

 

WHEN?

The food pantry distributes food to clients on the last Saturday of each month, January through October. In November and December, the pantry distributes food on the third Saturday of the month due to the holidays.

The pantry is open from 8:00-10:00 A.M., or until the last client in line is served.

 

WHO CAN RECEIVE FOOD?

We serve all food insecure families and individuals who live in these zip codes. A client must show a current driver’s license or picture identification to check in when he/she comes to the pantry. 

60068   Park Ridge

60016   Des Plaines

60018   Des Plaines and Rosemont

60714   Niles

60631   Edison Park

60056   Mount Prospect

 

HOW DO I GET FOOD ON DISTRIBUTION DAY?

Drive up to the front of the church on Northwest Highway and stay in your car. The line goes from Northwest Highway, around the corner to Washington Avenue, and around the corner to Summit Avenue. Please stay in your car until it is your turn to use the pantry. Volunteers are on hand to direct you. The pantry serves 150-175 households each month.

Special holiday efforts: 

  • Every household that has visited the pantry at least four times during the year by October 1st receives a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and a ham dinner for Christmas with help from our friends at Jewel Osco, 481 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
  • The Social Service Ministry also includes Jewel gift cards for clients to purchase incidentals for Thanksgiving dinners.
  • SSM distributes $50 Walmart gift cards to all individuals who quality for the ham dinner, in lieu of Christmas gifts.

 

HOW DO I DONATE FOOD OR MONEY?

To donate food: Drop donations through the drop chute on the north side of the food pantry. We also welcome brown paper grocery bags with handles.

To donate money: Use GiveCentral, cash or checks written to SPC Social Service Ministry. Cash and checks can be mailed or dropped off at the rectory marked ATTN: LENI DUFFY.

 

WHAT OUR PANTRY STOCKS

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE JUMBO SIZE, PERISHABLE, OR EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS!

Also, please do not donate baked beans, grape jelly, canned pumpkin, or boxed potato products as these items are not often requested by our clients. Thanks!
    • Canned soup
    • Canned fruit
    • Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, peas, and mixed vegetables)
    • Canned black beans
    • Canned tuna and chicken
    • Canned meals (Spaghettios, stew, hash, chili)
    • Cake and brownie mixes
    • Pancake mix and syrup
    • Cereal (hot and cold)
    • Pasta and pasta sauce
    • Peanut butter and strawberry jelly (squeeze bottles preferred for our shelving space considerations)
    • White rice
    • Mac and cheese
    • Ketchup
    • Salad dressing (Ranch, Italian, Thousand Island)
    • Cookies
    • Crackers
    • Granola/snack bars
    • Olive oil/cooking oils
    • Toilet Paper
    • Paper Towels
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrushes
    • Toothpaste

 

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER FOR THE PANTRY OPERATION?

Contact Lisa Muench, Food Pantry Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Contact Information

St. Paul of the Cross

320 South Washington Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068


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Phone: (847) 825-7605

Mass Schedule

UC = Upper Church
HFC = Holy Family Chapel 

Monday - Friday

6:25 am UC

8:30 am UC

Saturday

8:30 am UC - weekday Mass

4:30 pm UC - vigil

Sunday

7:30 am UC

9:00 am UC

10:30 am UC and HFC

12:00 pm UC