Description:

Offers a monthly food box for Lake County residents in need.

Eligibility:

- Must be Lake County resident
- Individuals may receive food box once every 30 days

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit during program hours

Documents required:
- Government issued photo ID

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Accepts food and monetary donations.

Contact Name for Donations: Cindy Hinkmeyer chinkmeyer@coolministries.org or 847-662-1230

Volunteer Opportunities:

Accepts court-mandated volunteers.

1. General Pantry Volunteer - Assist Pantry staff with sorting, packaging, and distributing food to visitors.

2. Pantry Warehouse Volunteer - Assist Pantry staff with unloading truck, moving boxes, and general support for large truck pick-ups and deliveries.

3. Pantry Donation Pick-Up Driver - Assist Warehouse Manager with donation pick-ups from local grocery stores. Must be 25 years or older and have a current driver's license in good standing. COOL will provide the truck.

4. Pantry Counter Volunteer - Assist pantry staff at the counter to log guests into our data entry system. Must be computer literate and willing to volunteer 2 hours a day (10:00 AM - NOON). Must be willing to commit to volunteering on a regular basis (same day or days each week).

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Cindy Hinkmeyer chinkmeyer@coolministries.org or 847-662-1230

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

December 2, 2024

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