Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry

03/16/2026

Due to the weather today, the Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry will be CLOSED. We will be open for our Saturday distribution for an extra hour, starting at 9am.

Stay warm and stay safe out there!

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11/30/2025

We are so thankful for the enormous response last month! Don't forget your local food pantry on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd.

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Burlington-Hampshire Area Food Pantry, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world f...

10/30/2025

In October we served 44 families, which includes 182 people. This is a steep 78% increase from September, with the holidays fast approaching we expect this number to keep trending upward. If you could donate to the food pantry, it would be greatly appreciated! Monetary donations are always welcome (Mail to BHAFP PO Box 651 in Hampshire 60140), however we are also in need of the following items:

Variety Cereal
Variety Crackers
Canned Corn
Canned Tomatoes (diced and sauce)
Beans: kidney, black, pork & beans
Chicken Noodle Soup
Canned Fruit (applesauce, etc)
Rice Package (i.e. hamburger helper)
Dry Pasta shapes and spaghetti
Canned Pasta
Canned Tuna & Chicken
Ketchup
Salad Dressings
Muffin & Cake Mixes
Jello & Pudding Mixes
Dish Handwashing Soap
Soap/Body Wash
Tissues

We have two dates in November for donation drop off - the first is this Saturday, November 1st between 9am - 10am, the second is on Sunday, November 16th between 10am - Noon. We greatly appreciate all community support!

12/21/2024

A huge thank you to Allison Hogan of Musical Owl for coordinating the giving tree for clients of the food pantry. We were able to help out 22 families, including 70 children this year!

Thank you to all who participated including Musical Owl families, community members and local businesses - your efforts made the holidays a little more special for these kids!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🎁 🎅 🎄

11/20/2024

01/06/2024

01/06/2024

WE MOVED! Wow, what a day! We want to thank everyone that was involved in our move down the street. ScoutsBSA Troop 22 and 46, members of the Lions Club, members from the community and of course our regular Food Pantry Volunteers - THANK YOU one and all! We got so much more accomplished today than anyone thought - and in record time!

Our NEW ADDRESS is: 220 Keyes, Unit A (former site of Lil' Wonders Daycare). Our next food donation drop off is a week from Sunday, January 14th. Distribution days for January are Monday the 15th and Saturday the 20th starting at 9am.

11/28/2023

Don't forget your local food pantry on Giving Tuesday! Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry is a 501c3 charity - every dollar goes to our 100% volunteer-run organization.

Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry
PO Box 651 Hampshire, IL 60140

06/30/2023

For July there are two donation collection days:
The first is on Saturday, July 1st between 9 and 10. The second is on Sunday, July 16th between 10 and Noon. Both of these collection days will be at the Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry (147 Mill Avenue). Thank you for your support!

Some suggested items we are in need of are:
* Cereal
* Crackers
* Pasta & Rice Sides
* Plain Rice
* Dry Pasta
* Mac & Cheese
* Fruit Juice
* Salad Dressing
* Cake Mix & Frosting
* Muffin Mix
* Pancake Mix
* Beans - any including Pork & Beans
* Ketchup & Mustard
* Tomato Sauce & Paste (Small Cans)
* Various Baking Items
* Bathroom Tissue
* Paper Towels
* Deodorant (Men and Women's)
* Hand Dish Washing Soap

Monetary donations may be mailed to Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry P.O. Box 651 Hampshire, IL 60140. For questions contact Dorothy @ 847.683.3071

05/01/2023

For May there are two donation collection days:
The first is on Saturday, May 6th between 9 and 10. The second is on Sunday, May 14th between 10 and Noon. Both of these collection days will be at the Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry (147 Mill Avenue). Thank you for your support!
Some suggested items we are in need of are:
* Peanut Butter
* Jelly (Grape or Strawberry)
* Breakfast Bars
* Pasta Sauce (jars or cans)
* Macaroni & Noodles (bagged or boxed)
* Hamburger Helper
* Tomato Sauce & Paste (small cans)
* Variety Cereals (no oatmeal)
* Variety Crackers
* Variety Cookies
* Variety Salad Dressing
* Laundry Detergent
* Toilet Paper / Tissues
* Hand Dish Washing Soap
**No Canned pasta or Canned Vegetables needed at this time.**

Monetary donations may be mailed to Burlington Hampshire Area Food Pantry P.O. Box 651 Hampshire, IL 60140.
For questions contact Dorothy @ 847.683.3071

04/24/2022

We were fortunate this weekend to be able to work with some great volunteers offering food, supplies and accessories for our four legged friends. If you are in need of pet products, please reach out to Kelli Zopfi to get more information.