Holiday Gift Assistance Program

Every year, thanks to the generosity of area churches, schools and philanthropic groups, HCS Family Services provides holiday gifts to individuals and families who rely on our food pantries and do not have the means to purchase gifts for themselves or their children. More than 800 individuals are helped through our Holiday Assistance Program each year.

Who is eligible to receive gifts in 2020?

If you received food from one of our food pantries at least once between January 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, you are eligible to apply for holiday assistance.

How do I apply for holiday assistance?

Applications will be available starting October 2, 2020, and ending October 30, 2020.

Applications must be completed and returned on one of the following days and times:

Date	Pantry Location	Time
Friday, October 2, 2020	Hinsdale	3:30 – 6 pm
Monday, October 5, 2020	Hinsdale	12 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2020	Hinsdale	8 – 10 am
Wednesday, October 7, 2020	Willowbrook	4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday, October 9, 2020	Hinsdale	3:30 – 6 pm
Monday, October 12, 2020	Hinsdale	12 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, October 14, 2020	Hinsdale	8 – 10 am
Wednesday, October 14, 2020	Willowbrook	4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday, October 16, 2020	Hinsdale	3:30 – 6 pm
Monday, October 19, 2020	Hinsdale	12 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2020	Hinsdale	8 – 10 am
Wednesday, October 21, 2020	Willowbrook	4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday, October 23, 2020	Hinsdale	3:30 – 6 pm
Monday, October 26, 2020	Hinsdale	12 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, October 28, 2020	Hinsdale	8 – 10 am
Wednesday, October 28, 2020	Willowbrook	4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday, October 30, 2020	Hinsdale	3:30 – 6 pm

How can my organization support HCS Family Services’ Holiday Assistance Program?

If your organization is interested in purchasing gifts for our neighbors in need, please contact Nancy Nyheim at nnyheim@hcsfamilyservices.org or 630-323-2500 x110.