Description:

Offers a food pantry that provides non-perishable foods, paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries to residents.

Recipients who are not feeling well are encouraged to contact us at 847-381-1924 to make alternative arrangements.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Eligibility:

Must be Cuba Township or Cary resident

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No Fee

Intake Process:

Call 847-381-1924 or email info@cubatwpil.gov for an intake and a staff member will contact the client within 24 hours. You can also complete an online Intake Form, save it to your desktop, and email it to info@cubatwpil.gov

Documents required:
- Photo ID (DL or State ID)
- Proof of Income
- Copy of Lease (if renting)

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

- Bisquick Baking Mix
- Broths including Beef, Chicken, and Vegetable
- Canned Chicken, Salmon, Spam and Tuna
- Canned meals including, Chili (mild), Stew, Ravioli, Spaghettios, and Pork & Beans
- Canned oranges or mixed fruits
- Cereals
- Jello and Pudding
- Pasta including Regular, Whole Wheat Pasta, and Gluten Free
- Pasta Sauce with Meat or Cheese
- Peanut Butter and Almond Butter
- Plain Oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)
- Rice (white, brown, or instant) !€“ 1 pound bags preferred
- Soups including Vegetable, Chicken Noodle, and Cream of Chicken, and any Chunky Soups
- Snacks including Cookies, Crackers, Almonds, Dried Fruit, Granola Bars, Potato Chips
- Strawberry Jam
- Tomatoes !€“ whole, crushed, stewed or paste
- Liquid Laundry Detergent !€“ 37 ounce size preferred
- Liquid Dishwashing Detergent
- Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, and Kleenex
- Shampoo and Toothpaste

Food pantry donations should be dropped off in the cart located at the front of the building. Cuba Township is accepting donations Monday !€“ Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM. To ensure staff is available, call in advance (847-381-1924) for large food donations.

Please DO NOT drop off items on the weekend

The Cuba Cares Fund accepts monetary donations and $25 Jewel gift cards to supplement fresh produce for the food pantry and our recipients. Please make checks payable to Cuba Cares Fund and mail them to 28000 W Cuba Road, Barrington, IL 60010.

Volunteer Opportunities:

For volunteer opportunities, please call Antonietta Simonian at 847-381-1924 or email at info@cubatwpil.gov

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

November 30, 2023

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