Essentials for families, dignity for everyone.

At Share Food Share Love, we know that caring for a family goes beyond putting meals on the table. It includes meeting a wide range of daily needs that allow caregivers to nurture and support their loved ones. The Families First program supports women, and children under the age of 5, with critical essentials often overlooked, but necessary to support the health and well-being of families.

Whether you’re a new parent, a single parent, a grandparent raising grandchildren, or a woman navigating a difficult season, Families First is here to help.

What we offer

We prioritize items often the hardest to afford, but essential for caring for a family with dignity. Especially those experiencing financial hardship, new caregiving responsibilities, or sudden life changes. Items may include:

Mother, Infant and Toddler Needs:

●      Diapers (sizes newborn to pull-ups)

●      Baby wipes

●      Formula (varying types and brands, based on availability)

●      Baby food, snacks, and cereals

●      Baby wash, oil and/or lotion

●      Hand sanitizer for caregivers

●      Other supplies, such as pacifiers, prenatal vitamins, breast milk bags, or changing pads, as available

Feminine Hygiene Products:

●      Pads (regular, overnight, panty liners etc)

●      Tampons (various absorbency levels)

Eligibility and Frequency:

●      Frequency: Up to once per calendar month per household, during regular food distribution hours.

●      Eligibility: Available to any registered pantry neighbor whose listed household members include someone who identifies as female and/or children under the age of 5.

How to access

Eligible families may visit during regular pantry hours and ask for the Families First Form (FFF) during registration. Our team will help you complete the form and make sure you get connected to the items you need during your walk through the pantry.

Contact and questions

Email: development@sharefoodsharelove.org

Phone: 630-347-5390

If you are someone who is looking to support this initiative, visit our Ways to Give page to get involved!

Want to help?

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