CFCCC Resource Guide |
Food & Other Sustenance
An Alternative Approach to Allergies (see also “Rotation Diet”) by Theron G. Randolph, has a chapter explaining the rotation diet. Available online at Amazon.com
Blue Diamond Growers Makes nut thins, hazelnut and pecan flavored rice crackers with a good texture that maintain their crispness. Wheat, gluten and dairy-free.
1802 C Street Ph: 916-442-0771 Email: feedback < at > bdgrowers.com Website: http://www.bluediamond.com
The Chicago Greater Food Depository www.chicagosfoodbank.org
Dixie Diners’ Club Developing and marketing "health food that tastes like junk food™." Orders accepted online, via telephone and fax.
Dixie USA, Inc. Fax: 800-688-2507 Website: http://www.dixiediner.com/
Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation Distributes food at food pantries. 4345 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 Ph: 773-252-3663
efoodpantry.comCase discounts on diabetic, low sodium, natural and artificial sweeteners, organic foods, and specialty foods such as spices and Soy Krisps. Shop online or order a printed catalog.
P O Box 3483 Springfield, Illinois 62708-3483 Ph: 800-238-8090 (“Spectrum Foods”; listen for appropriate extension) Fax: 217-391-0096 Email: custsvc < at > efoodpantry.com Website: www.efoodpantry.com
Energy-G FoodsSpecial diet foods available from the distributor in individual or money--having bulk quantities. Wheat-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free foods, and mixes.
5960 First Avenue South Ph: 800-331-5222, 206-767-6660 Fax: 206-764-3398 Website: www.ener-g.com (links to other sites for specialty foods)
Fruitful Yield Organic and natural foods grocery store. You can place orders, and it has many stores in the suburbs of Chicago. Special savings by email. 800-469-5552 Website: http://www.fruitfulyield.com
Mike Kirby Fruitful Yield Corporate Office 229 W Roosevelt Rd Lombard IL 60148 630-705-0313 Fax 630-705-0432
Aurora – West: 1957 W Galena
Blvd Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-8p.m.; Sat 9:30a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 10a.m.-5p.m.
Aurora – East: 4334 E Fox Valley
Center Drive Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-8:30p.m.; Sat 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 11a.m.-5p.m.
Berwyn: 7003 W Cermak Hours: Mon-Fri 9a.m.-8p.m.; Sat 9a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 11a.m.-5p.m.
Bloomingdale: 154 S
Bloomingdale Rd Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a.m.-8p.m.; Sun closed.
Darien: 2159 W 75th St Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-8:30p.m.; Sat 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m.; Sun 12p.m.-5p.m.
Elgin – Here’s Health Store: Town and Country Center 302 S. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL, 60123 Ph: 847-888-0100 Email: nlevin < at > fruitfulyield.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-8p.m.; Sat 9:30a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 11a.m.-5p.m.
Elmhurst: 214 N York Rd Hours: Mon, Thu 9a.m.-9p.m.; Tue, Fri 9a.m.-6p.m.; Wed, Sat 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun closed.
Lombard: Sportmart Plaza 229 W Roosevelt
Rd Hours: Mon-Fri 9a.m.-8p.m.; Sat 9a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 11a.m.-5p.m.
Schaumburg Schaumburg Market Place (Near Hollywood Video) 130 W Golf Rd Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-8:30p.m.; Sat 9a.m.-6p.m.; Sun 12p.m.-5p.m.
South Elgin: 360 Randall Rd Hours: Mon, Thu 10a.m.-7p.m.; Tue, Wed, Fri 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sat 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sun closed.
The Gluten-Free PantryGourmet baking mixes by mail.
P O Box 840 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Inquiries, Orders
& Customer Service: (800) 291-8386 Email: pantry < at > glutenfree.com Website: http://www.glutenfree.com
Cynthia Curtis HarringtonNutritional Consultants, Rose Quest Nutrition Center 200 N. Michigan, Suite 404 A Chicago, IL 60602 Ph: 312-444-9234
Healthy Eating Mail Order Catalog for Healthy Eating carries soy foods, wheat free, dairy free, unprocessed foods too numerous to mention. Call between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., CST to speak with or sales person or leave message 24 hours a day.
413 Farm Road P.O. Box 180 Summertown, TN 38483 Ph: 800-695-2241, 931-964-2241 Fax: 931-964-2291 Website: www.healty-eating.com
Health food store directory for every state in the United States http://www.allstays.com/c/health-food-store-locations.htm
Hinsdale Wild Oats Natural Marketplace Organic and natural foods grocery store.
500 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521 Fax: 630-986-8588
Mambo Sprouts News and information about health and natural products. Includes articles, news, recipes and coupons. Call or visit their web site to sign up for the Mambo Sprouts Messenger newsletter.
Ph: 856-833-1933 Website: http://www.mambosprouts.com
NOHA, Nutrition for Optimal Health Association
Has audio and videotapes, books and gives lectures on various topics such as depression, detoxification of body, effect of nutrition on personality, etc.
PO Box 380 Winnetka, IL 60093 Ph: 847-604-3258 Email: NOHAreplies < at > yahoo.com Website: http://www.nutrition4health.org
Pain and Stress Center Products Natural nutritional supplement products.
5282 Medical Drive #160 San Antonio, TX 78229-6023 Fax: 210-614-4336 Email: psctr < at > painstresscenter.com Website: www.painstresscenter.com
Peapod Grocery Shopping and Delivery Service Home grocery delivery with monthly membership, shopping, and delivery fees. You can place orders by telephone, fax, or computer. Ph: 1-800-573-2763 Website: http://www.peapod.com
Puritan’s Pride Discount priced vitamins, direct from the manufacturer.
1233 Montauk
Highway Ph: 800-645-1030 Fax: 800-719-5824 Website: http://www.puritan.com
Rotation Diet “Enjoy Nutritious Variety: The Rotation Diet” by Marjorie Fisher. Can be obtained for $3.00 by sending your check to NOHA, PO Box 380, Winnetka, IL 60093. The volunteer who distributes the booklets is Toby Wilson (Phone: 847-913-1934)
Seattle Sutton Freshly prepared meals, not frozen or dried, and follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association of low fat, sodium restricted, low cholesterol, calorie controlled; (however, no specialty meals, i.e. diabetic, lactose-free, etc., can be provided). 21 meals weekly, 2 calorie levels, delivery to home or office. No contracts or sign-up fees.
Ph: 800-442-3438 www.seattlesutton.com/
Truth in Labeling Campaign (TLC) Dedicated to securing full and clear labeling of all processed food. Concentrates on issues around MSG.
P.O. Box 2532 Darien, IL 60561 Website: http://www.truthinlabeling.org
Whole Foods Market Organic and natural foods grocery store.
Chicago - Gold Coast:
Chicago - Lakeview:
Chicago (Lincoln
Park): Deerfield:
Evanston: Palatine: River Forest:
Wheaton:
Wild Oats Organic and natural foods grocery store.
1111 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL, 60202 Fax: 847-475-9497
Wild Tree Café 1100 Davis St. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 425-9691 www.wildtreecafe.com Organic Foods, Sandwiches, Vegetarian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast. Wild Tree Café is a member of Community Partners, a group of local organizations and businesses that offer health specialty services such as yoga and holistic healing . Go to the website and click on “Community Partners” for a list.
Food Outlets
Entenmann’s Outlet2945 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60641 773-463-6570 Pepperidge Farm Thrift StoresSenior days are Tuesday and Wednesday. 1614 Deerfield Rd. 744 Ogden Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 Downers Grove, IL 60515 847-831-3040 630-964-6380
Sara Lee Outlet3760 W. DempsterSkokie, IL 60077847-673-2365
Food Pantries
Call Metropolitan Family Services 312-986-4000 for a referral to your area. Also try your alderman and churches in the community. For these listings, please call ahead for days and hours of operation for the location nearest you.
Bridgeview
Bridgeview Community Church 7910 South Oketo Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60455 708-458-4675 every Friday, Noon to 2 P.M.
Calumet Park
Community Covenant Church 12446 Loomis Chicago, IL 60827-5832 708-385-7477 Wed. 10-12
Chicago
American Indian Center 1630 West Wilson Chicago, IL 60640-5418 773-275-5871
The ArkMaintains food pantry, homeless residences, medical and legal clinics, dental and eye clinics, pharmacy, crisis intervention, counseling services, emergency financial aid, programs for seniors & thrift shops.
6450 N California
Ave Ph: 773-973-1000 Fax: 773-973-4362 Email: ark < at > arkchicago.org Website: www.arkchicago.org
Association House 2150 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60647-5486 773-276-0084
Breakthrough Urban Ministries 5237 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60640-2001 773-989-8353
Care for Real 5459 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60640-1703 773-769-6182
European American Association 2827 West Division Chicago, IL 60622-2703 773-342-5868 Thurs. 2-4
Haitian American Community Center 1648 West Howard Chicago, IL 60626-1656 773-764-2209
Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church 7901 South Stoney
Island 773-375-4489 Wed. 11-1
Howard Area Community Center 7648 North Paulina Chicago, IL 60626-1018 773-262-6622 Mon. & Thurs. 9-11
Irving Park Community Food United Methodist
Church 773-283-6296 Wed. 9-12
Lawson House YMCA 30 West Chicago
Avenue 312-944-6211
Maple Morgan Park United Methodist Church 11030 South Longwood Chicago, IL 60643-4099 773-239-3013 Tues. & Fri. 1-2:30 PM
Metropolitan Baptist Church 2151 West
Washington Blvd 312-738-0053
Open Hand 1648 West Howard Chicago, IL 60626-1656 773-381-4371
Polish American Association 3834 North Cicero Chicago, IL 60641-3604 773-282-8206
Ravenswood Outreach 4754 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60625 773-728-1010
Salvation Army / Laflin 8700 South Laflin Chicago, IL 60620-4843 773-233-5857
SE Ada McKinley Pantry 2938 East 91st street Chicago, IL 60617-4208 773-768-5452 Tues. & Wed. 10-12
Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry 2120 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 773-983-2954 Sundays, 9-11 AM
Seventh Day Adventist North Shore Church Pantry 5225 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 773-561-0282 Tues. 11-1 PM
South Shore Community Church 7401 South Yates Chicago, IL 60649-3315 773-721-5905
St Boneventure
Rectory 773-281-6588
St. Mary’s Community Center 4220 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60613-1698 773-525-8610
St. Thomas of Canterbury 4827 North Kenmore Ave Chicago, IL 60640-3752 773-878-5507
Des Plaines
Catholic Charities 1717 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-376-2100 Mon.-Thurs 10-12 & 1-3; Thurs. 10-12 & 1-6; Fri. 10-12
Elmwood Park
St. Celestine 3020 North 76th Court Chicago, IL 60707-1199 708-453-2555 Mon. 4-6 PM
Evanston
Unitarian Church
of Evanston Some Wednesdays—call ahead
Evergreen Park
Village Pantry Coalition 2700 West 98th Chicago, IL 60805-3234 708-422-5776
Glenview / Northbrook / Northfield
New Trier Township 739 Elm Street 847-446-8201 by appt. only & assessment; 9-5 daily
Harvey / Dixmoor / Phoenix / E. Markham
Ascension St. Susanna Parish Community 15234 Myrtle Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 708-333-0931
Harvey
Bethel Gospel Tabernacle 15100 South Page Harvey, IL 60426-3004 708-333-9311
Markham
Hope Community Services 1622 South Kedzie Markham, IL 60426 708-333-8052
Maywood
Second Baptist Church 436 South 13th Avenue Maywood, IL 60153 708-343-0073 First & Third Wednesday of the month
Midlothian
St. Stephen Lutheran Church 14700 Kildare Av, Midlothian, IL 60445 708-388-4283
Niles / Skokie / Lincolnwood / Morton Grove
Niles Township Administration Building 5225 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077-ND 847-673-9300 Mon-Fri. 9:30-11:30 & 1-4
Norridge
Salvation Army, Norridge Citadel 8354 West Foster Chicago, IL 60706-3032 708-456-6220 Wed. 1-3 PM
Oak Forest
New Christian Valley Church 5217 149th St Oak Forest, IL 60452-1314 708-535-9434 every Mon. 9:15-12:15 & every 2nd & 4th Friday, same time
Oak Park / River Forest
Food Pantry United Church 848 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-386-1324 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until Noon 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Palos Heights
Incarnation Parish 5757 West 127th Street Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-597-3180
Sauk Village
St. James Catholic Church 223rd and Torrance 708-757-2174
Salvation ArmyGeneral Headquarters 773-725-1100
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