District 88 shares information regarding resources/supports available for students and families, as well as how community members can help

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At District 88, we provide a variety of resources and services, as well as partner with local organizations, to ensure students and families receive the supports they need.

As part of that focus, we would like to share the flyer above, with details and links to the following information:

1. Mental health and social-emotional supports
   
   
2. Academic supports for students
   
   
3. Addison Trail and Willowbrook relief centers (what they offer, as well as requested items community members can help provide)
   
   
4. Individualized programming available for students
   
   
5. Addison Resources Connect (ARC) Community Resource Guide
   * This online guide is composed of free and low-cost services in 15 areas such as child care, employment, food, housing, legal services, medical care, mental health/counseling, pregnancy, transportation and more.
   
   
6. How community members can help and support local food services
   
   
7. Available food services, which include:

• Addison Township Community Market
  401 N. Addison Road in Addison (enter through Door 8)
  https://www.addisontownship.com/food-pantry/
  
  The Addison Township Community Market, formerly the “Food Pantry,” is now client-choice. Clients can fill their bags with the things they prefer, tailoring each visit to their own needs.
  
  It is open to Addison Township residents from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Residents can shop every other week and receive food twice a month.
  
  For emergency food assistance, call 630-530-8161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  
  
• Food for the Soul Pantry 
  Good Samaritan Church, 960 W. Army Trail Blvd. in Addison
  630-543-3725
  https://www.food4thesoul.org/addison-il-food-pantry
  
  The pantry is open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday.
  
  New members fill out a one-page form asking for name, address and the number of people in the household. No IDs or documents.
  
  Meats, dairy products and fresh produce are available, along with canned goods.
  
  
• York Township Food Pantry
  1502 S. Meyers Road in Lombard
  
  Monday through Friday 9 to 11 a.m. (see details, including additional hours, at https://yorktwsp.com/food-pantry).
  
  York Township operates an on-site, client-choice Food Pantry for individuals and families in need. The pantry offers both perishable and non-perishable items, allowing clients to select the foods that best meet their household needs.
  
  Clients may visit the pantry once every two weeks. 
  
  To qualify to use the pantry, clients must complete an application and provide proof of residence in York Township (current lease or utility bill).
  
  
• Outreach House 
  700 Springer Drive in Lombard 
  630-693-0185
  https://www.theoutreachhouse.org/food-pantry
  
  Hours are:
  9 to 11:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
  5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays
  9 to 11:45 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month
  Noon to 1:45 p.m. on Thursdays: Seniors aged 65+ and veterans for food and clothing only
  * Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing.
  
  ID and proof of residency within service area are required.
  
  Frequency: Once a week
  
  
• See more food services at https://qrco.de/bgQA1E.