Description:

Offers a weekly food pantry for Cuba Township residents in need. Offers non-perishable foods, paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries.

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Cuba Township

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit website for intake form. Form can be submitted by email and a representative will reach out within 24 hours.

Documents Required:
- Photo ID (DL or State ID)
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Residency (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:

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Antonietta Simonian at 847-381-1924 or info@cubatwpil.gov

Date of Official Change:

August 8, 2025

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