April Food Day 2019
April Food Day is United Way of Metro Chicago’s annual food collection event and awards luncheon that addresses food insecurity in the south-southwest suburbs.
Through donations of non-perishable food items, household goods and financial support, you can help more individuals and families in the south-southwest suburbs meet some of their most basic needs.
Looking for ways to support your neighbors in the south-southwest suburbs? Become a sponsor or make a financial gift today and help build stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region.
2020 Event Details
4.1.2020
Tinley Park Convention Center18451 Convention Center Dr.
Tinley Park, Il
Food Collection and Distribution: 10am – 2pm
Luncheon: 11:30am - 1pm
For more information about the event please contact Maya Hardy
Become a Sponsor or Make a Financial Gift
Become an April Food Day sponsor by clicking on the Support April Food Day link below and provide basic needs support for families in the south-southwest suburban region. If you are not interested in becoming a sponsor, but would still like to support April Food Day with a financial gift, you can easily make your gift online at the same Support April Food Day link.
For questions regarding how you or your company can get more involved with April Food Day, please download the sponsorship document or contact Maya Hardy.
Donate Food or Household Goods
If you are interested in donating items to help restock food pantry supplies for the summer months, please consider contributing the below unopened, non-expired canned and boxed items (no glass please).
What to Donate
100% fruit and vegetable juice
Bagged rice and beans (canned and dry)
Canned fruits and vegetables (pull tops if possible)
Cereal, oatmeal and granola bars
Chips, cookie and/or crackers
Canned meats and stews
Peanut butter and jelly
Infant supplies (baby food, formula, diapers)
Laundry detergent
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products)
Where to donate
ALSIP
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip
5000 West 127th Street
BRIDGEVIEW
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Southland – Bridgeview
7010 S Harlem
CRESTWOOD
Crestwood Library
4955 135th Street
Elks Lodge
4428 West Midlothian Turnpike
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Crestwood
13330 Cicero Ave
Kiwanis Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Stacked Restaurant
14306 S Cicero
CRETE
Evil Horse Brewing Company
1338 Main St
GLENWOOD
Village of Glenwood
1 Asselborn Way
HAZEL CREST
Village of Hazel Crest
3000 W 170th Pl
LANSING
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
2304 173rd Street
Comfort Suites
2235 173rd Street
Sleep Inn
2255 173rd Street
LYNWOOD
Village of Lynwood
21460 Lincoln Hwy
MATTESON
Matteson Community Center
20642 Matteson Ave
Village of Matteson
4900 Village Commons
MIDLOTHIAN
Village of Midlothian
14801 S Pulaski
MONEE
Village of Monee
5130 W Court Street
OAK FOREST
Acorn Library
15624 Central Ave
ORLAND PARK
Georgio's Quality Inn & Suites - Orland Park
8800 West 159th Street
PALOS HEIGHTS
City of Palos Heights
7607 W. College Drive
PARK FOREST
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive
RICHTON PARK
Village of Richton Park
4455 Sauk Trail
ROBBINS
Village of Robbins
3327 W. 137th Street
TINLEY PARK
Country Inn and Suites
18315 S LaGrange Rd
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago / Tinley Park
18335 LaGrange Road
Wingate by Wyndham - Tinley Park
18421 North Creek Drive
UNIVERSITY PARK
Village of University Park
698 Burnham
April Food Day Partner Pantries
Blue Cap
Ford Heights Community Service Organization
Governors State University Food Pantry
Orland Township
Respond Now
Restoration Ministries
Rich Township
St. Irenaeus
Thornton Township
Together We Cope
April Food Day Sponsors
(As of January 29, 2020)
