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!
2024 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
Closed in January
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!
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