Northfield Township

Food Pantry

Coming Together. Making a Difference.

Community Support & Northfield Township Food Pantry

Ensuring that every household in our community has access to food is our top priority. We are here to support local individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity.

If you know someone in need of Food Pantry services, please have them email pantry@northfieldtownship.com or call 847-724-8300.

 

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Volunteer with Us!

Volunteering at the Northfield Township Food Pantry is a great way to get involved and help us fight food insecurity in our community! Volunteer duties include sorting food donations, stocking shelves, assisting clients, and helping clean and sanitize Pantry spaces. The Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday. Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are scheduled at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

If you are new and interested in volunteering, please contact Food Pantry Coordinator Julie Schaeffer at julies@northfieldtownship.com or 847-724-8300 ext. 105 to schedule your first training shift. 

If you are in need of community service hours also please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator. The individual requiring the community service hours must be the person who calls or emails to make arrangements.

Established volunteers who have completed two training shifts can use the link below to sign up for any available shifts.

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Need Help?

If you are a resident of Northfield Township and are experiencing food insecurity, please complete and submit an intake form (see links to the right) along with a clear copy of an unexpired, government-issued photo ID (which includes an address within the Township) for all adults 18 years of age or older who are permanent residents of the household.

Please also include an official dated document proving residence, such as:

  • A current lease filled out by your landlord
  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Food Pantry Coordinator Julie Schaeffer at 847-724-8300 ext. 105 or julies@northfieldtownship.com.

Applications:

Pantry Application English
Pantry Application Spanish
Food-Pantry-Application-Korean 2025
Food-Pantry-Application-Mongolian 2025
Food-Pantry-Application-Russian 2025
Food Pantry Application-Ukrainian

Request an Appointment

The Northfield Township Food Pantry is open for in-person visits for full monthly distributions by appointment and drop-in.  Please note that appointments have priority, and some waiting may be required if you do not have an appointment.

Call 847-724-8300 to reserve an appointment.

  • Distribution Hours:
    • Mondays: 9:00am – 4:00pm (last appointment @ 3:30pm)
    • Tuesdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm (last appointment @ 3:30pm)
    • Wednesdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm (last appointment @ 3:30pm)
    • Thursdays: 9:00am – 6:30pm (last appointment @ 6:00pm)
    • Fridays: 9:00am – 4:00pm (last appointment @ 3:30pm)

Solicitar una Cita

La Despensa del Municipio de Northfield está disponible para distribuciones mensuales de alimentos con cita previa o sin cita. Favor de tener en cuenta que las citas tienen prioridad y es posible que tendra que esperar un poco si no tiene cita.

Para reservar una cita llame al 847-724-8300.

  • Horario de distribución de la despensa:
    • Lunes: de 9:00am a 4:00pm (la última cita es a las 3:30pm)
    • Martes: de 9:00am a 4:00pm (la última cita es a las 3:30pm)
    • Miércoles: de 9:00am a 4:00pm (la última cita es a las 3:30pm)
    • Jueves: de 9:00am a 6:30pm (la última cita es a las 6:00pm)
    • Viernes: de 9:00am a 4:00pm (la última cita es a las 3:30pm)

Donating to the Food Pantry

Financial donations assist us in purchasing food and providing grocery store gift cards to our clients. The Northfield Township Food Pantry, a 501(c)(3) organization, accepts cash, check, and credit card donations, with the option to designate gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one.

To make a safe and secure online donation, click below or call 847-724-8300.

Check donations can be mailed to:
  • Northfield Township Food Pantry
    2550 Waukegan Road, Suite 200
    Glenview, IL 60025

Donations can also be accepted through Venmo by searching for @NorthfieldTownshipFood Pantry.

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Most Needed Items

March 16, 2026

100% Fruit Juice & Juice Boxes
Tea & Tea Bags
Snack Bars (kid friendly snacks)
Ramen
Cereal Bars
SPAM

Food donations can be dropped off at the Food Pantry at the address listed above. Please bring donations inside the building during business hours. If you need assistance bringing donations in to the building, please call us at 847-724-8300. If the building is closed, please place food donations in the collection bins located on the North side of the building.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at the Northfield Township Food Pantry is a great way to get involved and help us fight food insecurity in our community! Volunteer duties include sorting food donations, stocking shelves, assisting clients, and helping clean and sanitize Pantry spaces. The Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday. Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are scheduled at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

If you are new and interested in volunteering, please contact Food Pantry Coordinator Julie Schaeffer at julies@northfieldtownship.com or 847-724-8300 ext. 105 to schedule your first training shift.

If you are in need of community service hours also please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator. The individual requiring the community service hours must be the person who calls or emails to make arrangements.

Established volunteers who have completed two training shifts can click here to sign up for any available shifts.

Please note that volunteers must be at least 16 years old. A parent or guardian must complete and sign a waiver for any volunteer under 18.

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