Here, the motto of the pantry is “serving food with dignity.”In the last three years, the pantry – one of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s more than 700 partner agencies and programs in Cook County – has transformed its operations to better meet the needs of its clients.
Tony Araque started volunteering at the Niles Township Food Pantry as a high school student about 10 years ago. Now he runs it.
The Niles Township Food Pantry moved to a larger building in recent years to improve the client experience.
Brussel sprouts were among the fresh produce available at the Niles Township Food Pantry.
“To see the transition, from an all-open pantry to one with a shopping area, has been incredible,” Ellis said. “It truly is more empowering for the people who visit the pantry.”The pantry has also helped Ellis’s students develop new skills and confidence, she said. “Tony has been so open to welcoming our students,” Ellis said. “This pantry gives our students a sense of community, independence and skills they need to grow.”
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