Food distribution: Monday: 6:30-8pm ~ Thursday: 1-4pm and 6:30-8pm ~ Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
Client Resources
Come back to this page often - this is where we will be sharing important Client pantry updates and post resources for you (hiring events, professional skills training classes, and other employment helpers) all viewable at your own convenience.
Announcements/ Updates
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MAX SNAP BENEFITS END on Feb 28, 2023
What Clients are saying about EYFP
"Hi, my name is Mrs K. My husband and I just came back from your pantry and unloaded the food you gave us. Everything was absolutely wonderful. Of course, we tasted the pastries, the cupcakes and cookies first. Thank you for allowing us to come to your pantry and have food. We really appreciate it. Everybody was very kind and pleasant." ~~ First time client - 7/9/22 guest
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"My name is Scott & I came back to your pantry on Thursday. My wife and I are having a tough time. Everything is so expensive, especially with 3 kids. We've tried other pantries. A lot of what you get is junk. Everything we brought home from there was good quality. And the people are so nice. Thank you." ~~ 7/7/22 guest
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"Thank you so much! My kids were beyond excited, and I was relieved in a way I can't quite articulate.
As a college graduate with a degree in journalism, who is married to someone with a JD, I suppose I had many preconceived and, in hindsight, ignorant notions of what predisposes anyone to the risk of food insecurity. I feel humbled, incredibly grateful, and hopeful my family will find a way to give back as heartily as we have received. Best, Kate" ~~ First time client w/extensive medical bills ~~8/2/22 guest
Virtual Bulletin board
We've created this virtual bulletin board where we will be posting flyers about upcoming hiring events, professional skills training classes, and other employment resources all from the convenience of your home or phone
See below to learn more.
DuPage Health Coalition - Free Pharmacy and more...
The DuPage Health Coalition is a non-profit organization, operates several programs that keep residents healthy, regardless of their ability to pay. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves equitable and generous access to healthcare. We are a partnership of hospitals, doctors and community organizations working together to offer efficient and effective healthcare, making it easier for low-income families to receive high quality healthcare. Some programs are targeted to families who do not have a pathway to health insurance, and others for folks who do have pathways to insurance but whose income is low enough that they benefit from extra help paying for the premiums for their coverage.
Medicaid- Our team is assisting families to register to Medicaid- Health Benefit Coverage for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) to begin at age 42 through age 64 regardless of their immigration status. They screen patients to see if they are eligible for state Medicaid. If eligible I help from start to finish, which means processing the application and getting a response from the state. I am including a link that expands about the program https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/HealthBenefitsForImmigrants/Pages/default.aspx
(I am including a flyer as an attachment).
Medical Debt Relief Program- DuPage Health Coalition is launching a new medical debt relief program. This program helps relieve any medical bills, past, or present, including those in collections. Our team will assist with medical bills from out of county hospitals and clinics. Services are free and provided in person and virtually. (I am including a flyer as an attachment).
Office Hours- DuPage Health Coalition office is open to the public Tuesday – Thursday (no appointments necessary) 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. Our address is 511 Thornhill Dr. Suite C Carol Stream, IL 60188.
Educational Resources
Free English Classes Through College of DuPage
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills. Get more involved in your community, gain skills for improved employment and further your educational opportunities through COD's ELA program. Classes and books are free.
For questions click/tap logo above or email: contactus@cod.edu
Click each image to view/print the flyers.
People's Resource Center Offering In-Person ESL Classes
PRC's Adult Learning and Literacy program offers free instruction in English, math, and reading, as well as preparation for GED and citizenship tests.
How to Get Started:
To get started, contact Anum Abdullah at PRC at aabdullah@peoplesrc.org or call 630-682-5402, ext. 331, or click/tap logo above. Please leave a message with your name and phone number. A staff person will return your call to discuss your learning goals.
The Quad County Urban League (QCUL) supports racial justice, civil rights and economic empowerment for African Americans and others within the Quad Counties (DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will) of Illinois. As an advocate for educational excellence and economic self-reliance; we develop programs and services to empower children, youth and adults. Their programs include:
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN with YOUTHBOUND! WHAT IS YOUTHBUILD?
YouthBuild is a short-term program where you can earn your high school diploma or GED and acquire construction skills to perform construction-related community service projects. Also, you will receive career coaching and college placement assistance.
CONSTRUCT
Youth interest in Construction Industry careers. CONSTRUCT participants develop the core competencies required for entry-level positions in the construction industry, strengthen their job readiness and life skills, and prepare for the industry-required testing that is often a prerequisite for employment. The program also includes job shadowing to give candidates an up-close look at the various career paths available.
To learn more about the program and who to contact to apply, please visit: www.ComEd.com/CONSTRUCT
NICOR GAS ACADEMY
Nicor Gas, Quad County Urban League, NPL, KS Energy Services, INTREN, Pipe Strong, and IBEW Local 19 are conducting a 6-week unpaid job-readiness Career Academy to prepare participants for entry-level careers in the utility industry.
IL WORKS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP
The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship program is designed to increase the number of qualified construction and building trades apprentices who are women, people of color, veterans, and prepares them to enter full apprenticeship programs on their way to careers in the construction and building trades.
Contact Quad at:
Quad County Urban League
1685 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
(630) 851.2203
info@qcul.org