The Giving Point

Powered entirely by donors and volunteers, our food pantry provides food, hope, and support to families in need.

We are committed to serving with dignity, building community, and making sure every neighbor has access to the help they need.

06/15/2026

If it’s your first visit, please bring:
📸 A photo ID
📬 A current piece of mail
If you’re a returning neighbor, please have your keytag or 6-digit account number ready at check-in.
🛑 Parking lot opens at 12 (noon). Please do not come before then!
⚠️ Important Update (Effective October 6, 2025):
Check-in will only be done using your keytag or 6-digit number (unless it’s your first or second visit). Please let us know if you need a paper copy of your 6-digit number.

06/08/2026

06/02/2026

No summer break for us! We will be open each Monday this month.
A few quick reminders:
🤩We are ALL VOLUNTEERS (please respect us as we respect you)
🛑The parking lot does not open until 12pm(noon)- (It's less waiting if you come after 2:30p once the lot is cleared)
⚠️ It is faster to check-in when you have your 6 digit account number (phone numbers will not be accepted)

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their courage will always be remembered with gratitude. Today, we reflect, we remember, and we give thanks for those who laid down their lives in service to our country.

May we never take for granted the freedoms purchased at such a great cost.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

05/24/2026

We will be CLOSED TOMORROW (Memorial Day) as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/20/2026

We will be CLOSED on Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/18/2026

Today is our last pantry for May! You can stop by for your box of food from1:30-6PM!

First time visiting? Please bring:
✔️ Photo ID
✔️ Current piece of mail
Returning? Have your keytag or 6-digit account number ready for check-in.

‼️We will be closed NEXT MONDAY (May 25th)‼️

05/06/2026

We will be closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Please plan accordingly!

Address

900 Lewis Avenue
Winthrop Harbor, IL
60096

Opening Hours

Monday

1:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18477465524

Website

http://thegivingpoint.org/

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