Local Resources
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Northern Illinois Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, they serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. They bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help evaluate, repack, and distribute food. They also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources.
Keeping Families Covered
Keeping Families Covered (formerly Twice as Nice Mother & Child) provide diapers and other basic needs to families. They distribute them through community partners and direct-to-client service. Keeping Families Covered is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network and they give away diapers and incontinence products through their on-site diaper bank and mobile diaper pantry. They also provide other essentials like baby wipes, infant formula, new/gently used maternity wear and children's clothing (birth to youth size 12), baby care equipment and children's books. Keeping Families Covered is also a member of the Alliance for Period Supplies and they give away period products to women and girls in the community.
United Way Lake County 211
211 is a free telephone help line, texting chatline and website for residents of Lake County, Illinois. 211 helps individuals, families, and providers navigate and connect with a wide range of local health and human services, including mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, employment and education support, financial support, disaster information and relief…and much more!
Just dial 211, text 898211 or visit 211 Lake County online.
TEXT-A-TIP
To be connected with a licensed mental health counselor:
- Text WTHelp to 844-823-5323 or download Lake County Help from the app store today
Anonymous service for Warren Youth 24/7.