Resources
At Harmoni Horizons, we understand that navigating life's challenges can sometimes require a helping hand. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive collection of resources designed to support individuals and families in their time of need. Whether you're seeking assistance with shelters, food pantries, day labor opportunities, or essential items like clothes and household goods, you'll find valuable information and connections here to help you move forward with confidence and dignity.
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Hesed House: 659 South River St, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 897-2156 https://www.hesedhouse.org/
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Hesed House’s mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give people the chance to hope again. Hesed House is a national model for ending homelessness – one person, one family at a time.
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Lifespring Ministries/Center: 517 College Ave UNIT 102, Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 851-0187 https://www.facebook.com/lifespringaurora/ , https://www.waysidecross.org/lifespringwomenshelter/
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A safe place to recover for single women, and women with children
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Masters Touch: 215 E. New York Street • Aurora, IL 60505 630-892-4239 https://www.waysidecross.org/masters-touch-ministry-mens-shelter/
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Master’s Touch offers life-transforming men’s shelter and a comprehensive, six-month residential recovery program for troubled lives that are out of control as a result of drugs, alcohol or some other destructive behavior pattern. Our Bible-based, Christ-centered recovery program and shelter for men is designed to help participants recognize and break the chains of self-destruction. Individuals are further strengthened through comprehensive discipleship with our staff and a one-on-one mentoring program facilitated through local church partner
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Food Pantries/Food Assistance
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Dupage Senior Citizens Council (For Seniors Only): They provide seniors meal delivery, social connection, home maintenace, pet care and more. https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry: 1110 Jericho Rd, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 897-2127 https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org/
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Those in need of food may visit the Pantry one time each week.
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Distribution Hours:
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Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry: 834 North Highland Ave Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 897-5431 https://mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org/
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Guests may visit one location per week.
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Wed. 11:00 - 2 pm Marie's West Pantry 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL (Drive-thru service)
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Fri. 12:30 - 4 pm West Pantry 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL (Drive-thru service)
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Sat. 8 - 11 am East Pantry Drive-through service, 801 Zeigler Ave. (behind East Aurora High School)
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Sat. 10 - 12 am Walk-in service, 551 Fourth St. (Church - Iglesia Carismatica Jesucristo es la Verdad)
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Holy Angels Food Pantry: 120 S. Lancaster Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 630-897-1194 https://www.holy-angels.org/food-pantry
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Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays, & Saturdays: 9:15am-11:30am
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Salvation Army Food Pantry: 550 Redwood Dr. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 897-7265
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/auroraIL/
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Food pantry operates every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
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Two Rivers Head Start Pantry: 1661 Landmark Rd. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 264-1444
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Please call (630) 264-1444 to schedule a “shopping” appointment. Clients may choose the grocery items that best serve the needs of their families. Appointments are available Mondays from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wednesdays from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Food may be received twice a month by appointment only.
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Village Baptist Church: 515 S Frontenac St. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 851-4120
https://www.vbcaurora.org/food-pantry
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Food Pantry is open the 2nd & 4th Friday of most months from 9:30am-11am.
2025 FOOD PANTRY DATES
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January 10 & January 24
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February 14 & February 28
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March 14 & March 28
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April 11 & April 25
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May 9 & May 23
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June 13
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July 11 & July 25
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August 8 & August 22
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September 12 & September 26
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October 10 & October 24
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November 14
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December 12
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Fresh Start Church 10 S Lancaster Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 234-8817‬
info@freshstartcitychurch.com https://www.freshstartcitychurch.com/giving/
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South Elgin Food Pantry 400 W Spring St, South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 931-0563
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services 1871 High Grove Ln, Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-3663
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Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) 1083 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 782-1066
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Schaumburg Township Food Pantry 1 Illinois Blvd #107, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 884-0030
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Food for the Soul Ministries-Addison Food Pantry 960 W Army Trail Blvd, Addison, IL 60101-3194 (708) 259-6602
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Hope's Front Door 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 322-9803
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Day Labor
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Aurora Day Resource Center https://comitiscrisiscenter.org/aurora-day-resource-center-daily-schedule
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Hesed House https://www.hesedhouse.org/
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Call 2-1-1 to be connected with local services
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Arise Chicago 1436 W. Randolph St. Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60607 800-345-9049 info@arisechicago.org
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Chicago Community And Workers Rights (CWRR) 2801 S. Hamlin, Chicago, IL 60623 773-653-3664 irtaroma@gmail.com
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Chicago Workers Collaborative (CWC) 37 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 877-775-8242
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Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program Diana Fuller diana.fuller@illinois.gov
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Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance 33 S. State Street, Suite 750 Chicago, IL 60603 312.616.8000
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​Clothes and Household Goods
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Harmoni Horizons - We have clothes and resources available. An intake must be taken.
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Repeat Boutique - Repeat Boutique does not charge for its services and welcomes people in need who bring referrals from organizations like Harmoni Horizons. If you are interested in obtaining a referral download a referral form here and contact us for an intake call.

