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In these challenging times, one of the things the library does best is round up important info and resources.

Here are some local Organizations that provide food distribution and economic assistance.

La siguiente lista da referencia a lugares locales y organizaciones que proveen alimentos como también asistencia económica para aquellos que la necesitan.

Economic Assistance | Recursos Económicos

Catholic Charities | Organizaciones Benéficas Católicas

Suburban Call Center  1-877-426-6515
www.catholiccharities.net/Default.aspx

Salvation Army - Des Plaines

847-981-9111
www.salarmydesplaines.org/

CEDA Northwest Compass

1-847-392-2344
https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/housing-services/
http://northwestcompass.org/how-we-help/housing/

Open Communities | Comunidades Abiertas

1-847-501-5760
www.open-communities.org/post/know-your-rights-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
www.open-communities.org/contact

HUD - Housing Sources Statewide | Aprobado  Asesoramiento En Casa de Agencias (en todo el estado)

U.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD approved housing counseling agencies.

https://apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm?&webListAction=search&searchstate=IL#searchArea
 

Food Resources | Recursos De Comida

Catholic Charities: Des Plaines | Organizaciones Católicas: Des Plaines

https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/locations/catholic-charitiesdes-plaines/
1717 Rand Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-376-2100

Contact: Denise Yonkers
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays   10 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 3 pm
Service Area: North and Northwest Suburban Area

Contacto: Denise Yonkers
Horas: martes y jueves 10 am a 12 pm; 1 pm a 3 pm
Area de servicio: Suburbios del norte y noroeste

TSA: Des Plaines Food Pantry | Despensa de alimentos en Des Plaines

https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/locations/tsa-des-plaines-food-pantry/
609 W. Dempster Street
Des Plaines IL 60016
847-981-9111 x104

Contact: David Martinez
Hours: Thursday 9:30 am – 11:45 am; 1 pm – 2:45 pm
Emergency Hours: Monday – Wednesday – 9 am – 4 pm
Service Area: Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove

Contacto: David Martinez
Horas: jueves 9:30 am a 11:45 am; 1 pm a 2:45 pm
Horas de emergencia: lunes a miércoles – 9 am – 4 pm
Area de servicio: Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove

Self Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines | Despensa de alimentos para ayudar      

https://sites.google.com/view/closet-pantry-of-des-plaines
600 E. Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016

We are an independent, not-for-profit, organization serving Des Plaines residents with groceries and clothing during a time of need. | Organizaciones independientes sin fines de lucro para los residentes de Des Plaines con despensa y ropa si necesita en cualquier momento.

Client Hours: Tuesdays 12:30 pm – 3 pm; Saturday – 10 am – noon
Registration Hours: Same as client hours, but come at least one hour before closing time.

600 E. Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Horas de servicio al cliente: martes 12:30 pm a 3 pm; sábado – 10 am al mediodia.
Horas de registro: Las mismas horas de servicio al cliente, pero venga una hora antes de cerrar.

Maine Township Food Pantry | Maine Township Despensa de Alimentos

1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the food pantry is open for residents of Maine Township
Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Durante la pandemia del Covid-19, la despensa de comida estará abierta para los residentes de Maine Township de lunes a viernes desde las 10 am hasta las 3 pm.