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Aurora, IL Resources

Below are some resources in the Aurora, Il. areas for individual in need. 

Shelters

 

  • Hesed House: 659 South River St, Aurora, IL 60506  (630) 897-2156 https://www.hesedhouse.org/ 

    • 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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  • Masters Touch: 215 E. New York Street • Aurora, IL 60505 630-892-4239 https://www.waysidecross.org/masters-touch-ministry-mens-shelter/ 

    • 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


Food Pantries

 

  • Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry: 1110 Jericho Rd, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 897-2127  https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org/ 

    • Those in need of food may visit the Pantry one time each week.

    • Distribution Hours:

      • Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry: 834 North Highland Ave Aurora, IL 60506  (630) 897-5431 https://mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org/ 

    • Guests may visit one location per week.

    • Wed. 11:00 - 2 pm Marie's West Pantry 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL (Drive-thru service)

    • Fri. 12:30 - 4 pm  West Pantry 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL (Drive-thru service)

    • Sat. 8 - 11 am  East Pantry Drive-through service, 801 Zeigler Ave.  (behind East Aurora High School)

    • Sat. 10 - 12 am Walk-in service, 551 Fourth St.  (Church - Iglesia Carismatica Jesucristo es la Verdad)

  • Holy Angels Food Pantry: 120 S. Lancaster Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 630-897-1194 https://www.holy-angels.org/food-pantry 

    • 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/ 

  • 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

    • 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 

  • Food Pantry is open the 2nd & 4th Friday of most months from 9:30am-11am.

2025 FOOD PANTRY DATES

  • January 10 & January 24

  • February 14 & February 28

  • March 14 & March 28

  • April 11 & April 25

  • May 9 & May 23

  • June 13

  • July 11 & July 25

  • August 8 & August 22

  • September 12 & September 26

  • October 10 & October 24

  • November 14

  • December 12

 

Fresh Start Church 10 S Lancaster Ave, Aurora, IL 60506  (630) 234-8817‬

info@freshstartcitychurch.com https://www.freshstartcitychurch.com/giving/

 

Day Labor

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For day labor work in Aurora, IL, especially for those experiencing homelessness, contact the Aurora Day Resource Center or Hesed House to get connected with available services and resources, including workforce development and job training. The Aurora Regional Navigation Campus, expected to open soon, will offer housing, case management, and workforce development services. For broader assistance, including potential day labor or employment resources, call 2-1-1 to be connected with local services.

 

https://comitiscrisiscenter.org/aurora-day-resource-center-daily-schedule 


https://www.hesedhouse.org/

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