hOW WE HELP
HOW WE HELP
FREE Clothing Closet
Open Access provides the underserved community with clothing, toiletries, coats, socks, shoes, toys and books.
Food Assistance
Open Access provides nutritious, nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food to children and their families to ensure they have enough food on the weekends when they can't depend on school meals to avoid hunger.
Emergency Response
We partner with community agencies and other nonprofits to provide emergency response to individuals and families experiencing crisis or sudden loss.
Turkey Giveaway
Every year, Open Access provides complete Thanksgiving meals to 1000 families! We know this does not solve the food inequities in our area, but we hope it shines a light on the problem of hunger and provides much-needed relief and joy during the holiday season. This couldn't happen without all the generous volunteers and donations!
Support OPen access! DONATE TO OUR GENERAL FUND!
Open Access offers all items FREE to others in our community in need and work closely with many other providers to help fill needs. FOOD PROGRAM FOR KIDS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, PERSONAL CARE PACKS, BIRTHDAY BOXES, SARAH'S SOLES & EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
2025 Drop-In CLOSET LOCATIONS
Open to the public, we offer drop-in clothing closets at two locations. Stop in and shop, all items are FREE
First Reformed Church
15924 South Park Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
2nd Saturday - 9 - 11
4th Thursday - 4 - 6
Immanuel Lutheran Church
4800 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471
1st Saturday 9-10:30
Indiana Drop-In CLOSET LOCATIONS
Open to the public, drop-in clothing closet. Stop in and shop, all items are FREE
Ascension Lutheran School
1150 W. 49th Ave. Gary, IN 46408
3rd Saturday - 9 - 11
New shoes for all!!!
DREAMS DO COME TRUE! We can now provide new shoes to individuals in need thanks to our partnership with THE SARAH RYAN FOUNDATION!
It happens too often... A family is referred to us, they come in and we have shoes for some of the family, but not all. We will now be able to provide new shoes to these families!
FEEDing school kids THROUGH OUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Open Access provides nutritious, nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food to children and their families. We ensure students have enough food on the weekends when they can't depend on school meals to avoid hunger. Donate to help fund this need.
Free to anyone who needs this
Monthly feminine hygiene bag
We collect feminine hygiene products all year long, to provide this basic need to our clients and partnering agencies. Did you know that the LINK card cannot be used to purchase feminine hygiene items!?
- Bag of Pads
- Bag of Tampons/liners/pads
- Teen Bag
These are free for Individuals or other nonprofits.
PARTY IN A BOX!
One of our volunteers shared this idea, so we created these for families who may not be able to celebrate their special someone Each box includes:
- Cake Mix & Frosting
- Birthday Card
- Balloons & Banner
- Candles
- 1 can of Sprite...add this instead of eggs, oil and water! We tried it and it's delicious!
SHOP FOR KIDDOS FAVES!
Demand is rising and we need your help!
Open Access has set up a giving list on Amazon, to purchase items. Its easy peasy...click, shop, and send items directly to Open Access. You can shop local and drop at our Homewood location too! We appreciate anything you can do!
other items we need for the community.
We are always in need of travel sized items. We will also take any larger sized items too! We share these items with other non-profits and the community including the homeless population. Please take a look at the list we created on Amazon. Thanks you!
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of sorters each week to help us go through and sort the donated clothing. Join us on Tuesdays, 10-12. email Dodi to confirm you are coming. dwians@subacc.org