Community Resources

Leyden Community Food Pantry

2501 N Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131

847-455-8616 ext. 5136

Hours of Operation / Schedule

Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Partner locations throughout Chicagoland

773-247-3663

Loaves & Fishes Food Assistance

Serving DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties

630-355-3663

Resurrection Lutheran Church Food Pantry

9777 West Grand Ave, Franklin Park IL 60131

847-455-7013

Beyond Hunger

848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301

708-386-1324

Proviso Food Pantry

1112 N. 9th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160

708-771-3668

Illinois Department of Human Services List of Food Programs

800-843-6154

Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center

10001 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, 60131

847-451-0330

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health provides a range of counseling, treatment and preventative care services for adults, adolescents, senior citizens, children and families.

PASO – West Suburban Action Project

501 W North Ave Piso 3 Suite: 301 & 303, Melrose Park, IL 60160

708-410-2000

PASO (Proyecto de Accion de los Suburbios del Oeste) is a community-based social justice organization that works to engage community members to address issues that affect them, their families, and neighbors within the mission to build stronger communities. PASO services the West Cook Suburbs, in the areas of Melrose Park, Stone Park, Maywood, Bellwood, Northlake and Franklin Park.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 – Call or Text

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386

Text ‘START’ to 678678

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.

YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline

888-293-2080

Provides survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

Text “START” to 88788

Free emergency services to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence.

Family Support Hotline via Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

855-435-7693 English/Spanish/Korean/Polish

If you need assistance due to ICE detention or to report any suspected ICE sightings.

Blackline

800-604-5841

Blackline provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences of folkx who are most impacted by systemic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.

Trans Lifeline

877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.

Housing Authority of Cook County

312-663-5447

HACC supports residents of Suburban Cook County with resources to attain affordable housing and opportunities to thrive.

Center of Concern

847-823-0453

The mission of the Center of Concern is to provide housing solutions, support services and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need. Center of Concern services the suburbs of Cook County.

Housing Forward

708-338-1724

Housing Forward’s mission is to end homelessness by transitioning people from housing crisis to housing stability. They serve the west suburban Cook County communities including Franklin Park.

Please see this flyer created by the library about knowing your rights when interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Link can be seen below:

Library Resources – Know Your Rights

Additional Resources:

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

312-332-7360

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.

National Immigrant Justice Center

Various, check website for specific needs

Based in Chicago, NIJC provides advocacy and legal services to defend the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This includes legal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants.

The Center on Halsted

3656 N Halsted, Chicago IL

773-472-6469

The Midwest’s largest LGBTQ+ community center, where they provide a vast array of programs and services designed to advance Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+)

Info@opalga.org

Established in 1989, OPALGA+ creates a diverse, multi-generational community of members and allies focused on full equality for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals through social activities, civic engagement, and community activism.

AIDS Foundation of Chicago

312-922-2322

Advocates for those living with HIV and AIDS, connects folks to healthcare, and advocates for housing and employment opportunities.