Food Pantry

Residents in Need of Food

Food Pantry shopping appointments are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

If you have registered for the Food Pantry before, please call for an appointment.  If you are new to the Food Pantry, please call for registration instructions. Residents using the Food Pantry may return every 2 weeks.

Emergency Bags of food are distributed Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Following distribution of an Emergency Bag, an appointment for Food Pantry registration will be given.

Donations

Donations are accepted Mon-Fri from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Supervisor's Office.   

Donations can be conveniently delivered directly to the Food Pantry through our Amazon Wish List: bit.ly/wheelingtownshipamazon

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to "Wheeling Township Emergency Fund, Inc.", which is the legal name of the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization to which the Food Pantry belongs. Food gift cards to Jewel or Aldi in amounts of $25 or less are also appreciated

Secure online donations can be made at: bit.ly/wheelingtownship

If you have any questions please call our office at (847)259-7730 or email: GA@wheelingtownship.com.

Donations received at:  1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights

January 2026

Food Pantry Top 5

  • BAKING PRODUCTS- Sugar, Syrup, Pancake Mix, Vegetable Oil, Vanilla Extract
  • CANNED FRUIT- Apricot Halves, Diced Mangos, Fruit Cocktail, Peach Slices, Pineapple Chunks, Mandarin Oranges
  • CANNED SOUP- Beef Barley, Chicken Tortilla, French Onion, Lentil, Vegetable
  • CANNED VEGETABLES- Peas, Peas & Carrots, Mixed Vegetables, Sliced Carrots, Sliced Mushrooms, Spinach
  • CONDIMENTS- Black Pepper, Iodized Salt, Ketchup, Mustard, Ranch Dressing, Real Mayonnaise

Other Needed Items:

  • Paper products (napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Personal hygiene items (deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, shaving cream)
  • Diapers (child and adult)
  • Feminine hygiene supplies
  • Soap products (hand soap, laundry detergent, etc.)
  • Cleaning supplies (kitchen/bathroom cleaners, window cleaners, etc.)
  • Baking products (cake mixes, flour, sugar, etc.)
  • Beans (white northern, cannellini or kidney)
  • Canned fish (tuna, salmon)
  • Cereal (any type)
  • Condiments (ketchup, mayo, mustard, salad dressing)
  • Fruit (apple sauce, canned peaches/pears/pineapple)
  • Meat products (beef stew, canned chicken/ham, corned beef hash)
  • Pancake mixes and syrup
  • Potatoes (instant mashed, au gratin, four cheese, scalloped)
  • Snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, treats)


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