The past few years have been financially difficult for many people. Loss of jobs, increased medical costs, change in families... the list is long and may be different for you. That is why we are here to help you. HAFP knows that it is sometimes difficult to ask for help. Our registration process is simple. Our job is to make you feel comfortable and provide quality food items.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The Hinckley Area Food Pantry serves residents of the communities of Big Rock, Hinckley, Maple Park, Shabbona, and Waterman.
Food Distribution: Client Choice
HAFP operates as a client choice food pantry. We are set up like a grocery store, where you can come in and shop! This allows you the freedom to get what you need and can use. Our shelves are filled with items such as non-perishable canned goods (vegetables, soups, beans), rice, cereal, pasta, juice, and household items, such as toilet paper and soap. We also offer breads, meats, and fresh produce when we can. You will also receive vouchers for Hinckley Fresh Market to be used for food products to complete meals and provide better access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
Shopping the pantry is by appointment only. We currently have shopping hours on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month and the Monday evenings that follow. Dates may change to accommodate holidays.
Please contact us for an appointment via cell phone (call/text 815-286-7275) or email ([email protected]).
How often may I visit?
Clients may visit our pantry twice a month.
First Time Visitors
On your first visit to the pantry, please bring a photo ID and two (2) forms of proof of residency like a utility bill, insurance card, or rent/mortgage statement.
We can process you more efficiently if you pre-register with our enrollment system Link2Feed.
Link2Feed is used by many food pantries in Northern Illinois. If you already have a profile and customer identification number, please check to be sure your address, contact information and household details are updated. Do not create a new profile. Bring the number with you on your first visit.
If you do not have a profile set-up and a customer identification number already assigned, you can register at the link below. You can do this from home on your cell phone, tablet or laptop. Bring the customer identification number with you when you come to the pantry for groceries.
The Hinckley Area Food Pantry serves residents of the communities of Big Rock, Hinckley, Maple Park, Shabbona, and Waterman.
Food Distribution: Client Choice
HAFP operates as a client choice food pantry. We are set up like a grocery store, where you can come in and shop! This allows you the freedom to get what you need and can use. Our shelves are filled with items such as non-perishable canned goods (vegetables, soups, beans), rice, cereal, pasta, juice, and household items, such as toilet paper and soap. We also offer breads, meats, and fresh produce when we can. You will also receive vouchers for Hinckley Fresh Market to be used for food products to complete meals and provide better access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
Shopping the pantry is by appointment only. We currently have shopping hours on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month and the Monday evenings that follow. Dates may change to accommodate holidays.
Please contact us for an appointment via cell phone (call/text 815-286-7275) or email ([email protected]).
How often may I visit?
Clients may visit our pantry twice a month.
First Time Visitors
On your first visit to the pantry, please bring a photo ID and two (2) forms of proof of residency like a utility bill, insurance card, or rent/mortgage statement.
We can process you more efficiently if you pre-register with our enrollment system Link2Feed.
Link2Feed is used by many food pantries in Northern Illinois. If you already have a profile and customer identification number, please check to be sure your address, contact information and household details are updated. Do not create a new profile. Bring the number with you on your first visit.
If you do not have a profile set-up and a customer identification number already assigned, you can register at the link below. You can do this from home on your cell phone, tablet or laptop. Bring the customer identification number with you when you come to the pantry for groceries.
NOTE- At all visits, the registrar will validate basic information by asking if there are any changes to your address, contact information or people who live in your household. If so, the registrar will update your information right then.
