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Several times each month, our mobile pantry visits locations to distribute free disposable diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to those who are struggling to afford them. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST VISIT TO A DISTRIBUTION DAY and must be completed using the form below. Identification and documentation for the parent/guardian and child(ren) is required. See the sections below for details.
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Diapers are provided for children up to age 3. Pull-ups are provided for children up to age 4. At age 4, a child is no longer eligible for diapers unless they have an IEP and/or doctor's note stating special needs. We do not provide diapers to expectant mothers for unborn children.
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Adult briefs and incontinence products are provided for seniors and disabled adults (65 years old and up). Individuals from 4 - 64 years old can receive products with a doctor's note/diagnosis.
GURNEE
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 O'Plaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
10AM - 12PM
January 8; February 5; March 5;
April 2; May 7; June 4; July 9;
August 6; September 3; October 1;
November 5; December 3
HIGHWOOD
Fort Sheridan Metra Station
461 W. Old Elm
Highwood, IL 60040
3:30PM - 5PM
January 17; February 7; March 7;
April 4; May 2; June 6
ADDITIONAL DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
ROUND LAKE PARK
Avon Township
433 E. Washington St.
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
10AM - 11:30AM
January 29; February 26; April 30;
May 28; June 25; July 30; August 27;
September 24; October 29; November 26
GRAYSLAKE
The Chapel
25270 IL-60
Grayslake, IL 60030
10AM - 11:30AM
January 11; February 15; March 15;
April 12; May 17; June 14; July 19;
August 16; September 13; October 18; November 15; December 13
KENOSHA
ELCA Outreach Center
6218 26th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
10AM - 11:30AM
January 14; February 11; March 11;
April 8; May 13; June 10; July 15;
August 12; September 9; October 7; November 11; December 9
WAUKEGAN
Lake County Health Department
2400 Belvidere Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
10AM - 12PM
January 22 - CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME COLD*; February 19;
March 19; April 23; May 21; June 18; July 23; August 20; September 17;
October 15; November 19;
December 17
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*RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25
10AM - 12PM AT DIFFERENT SITE (3250-B N. OAK GROVE AVE.)
FOX LAKE
Extra Space Storage
1258 US-12
Fox Lake, IL 60020
4PM - 5:30PM
January 24; February 28; March 28;
April 25; May 23; June 27; July 25;
August 22; September 26;
October 24; November 28;
December 26
WOODSTOCK
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
503 W. Jackson St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
4PM - 5:30PM
January 13; February 10; March 10;
April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14;
August 11; September 15;
October 13; November 10;
December 8
McHENRY
4138 W. Orleans St.
McHenry, IL 60050
10AM -12PM
January 15; February 12; March 12;
April 9; May 14; June 11; July 16;
August 13; September 10;
October 8; November 12;
December 10
ABOUT OUR MOBILE PANTRY
Our mobile pantry currently visits several locations each month, which are listed above along with the scheduled distribution dates. Diapers and incontinence products are only distributed on those dates and at those locations. Families can visit any location once a month for diapers.
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Online registration (completion of the form below) is required 24 hours prior to your first visit to our pantry. Registration only needs to be submitted one time. Identification and documentation is also required for the parent/guardian/child(ren)/individual. Please refer to the "What To Know Before You Go" section below about program requirements and other important information.
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Individuals and families can opt-in for text message reminders for the mobile pantry distribution dates and other important program updates by texting "DIAPERS" to 833-635-0634. Standard message and data rates may apply. Opting in for text messages does not register you for the diaper program.
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We reserve the right to cancel any distribution date or close the mobile pantry early due to weather conditions and/or any other reasons. We also reserve the right to limit the quantities of diapers, period kits, and other supplies so that we can serve as many people as equitably as possible.
ABOUT OUR MOBILE PANTRY
Our mobile pantry provides free disposable diapers and period supplies to families who are struggling to afford them. Diapers are provided for children up to age 3. Pull-ups are provided for children up to age 4. We also provide incontinence products for older youth, adults, seniors and individuals with special needs. The mobile pantry currently visits 6 locations (Gurnee, Waukegan, Grayslake, Round Lake Park, Highwood, Kenosha) and is a drive-thru model, so people can remain in their cars. Families can visit 2 locations each month for diapers, but cannot visit 2 sites in the same week. There must be 7 days between visits.
The distribution schedule for the year is listed above. Online registration (completion of the intake form below) 24 hours prior to your first visit and parent/guardian/child documentation is required. Please refer to the section below about requirements and other important program information, including registration forms in English and Spanish. Distribution dates, times, locations, and any service updates will be posted above. Individuals/families can also opt-in for text reminders for the mobile pantry distribution dates and other important program information by texting "DIAPERS" to 833-635-0634. Standard message and data rates may apply. Opting in for text messages does not register you for the diaper program.
We reserve the right to cancel any distribution date or close the mobile pantry early due to weather/other reasons. We also reserve the right to limit the quantities of diapers, period kits, and other supplies so that we can serve as many families as equitably as possible.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Registration
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One-time registration required via this website 24 hours before your first visit (forms below)
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Once you register, you will not be contacted by us. If your registration was submitted successfully, you will receive an email confirmation. It is your responsibility to check our distribution schedule and plan your visit each month.
Identification & Documentation​
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Photo ID needed at EVERY visit (driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport, VISA)
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Birth certificate for child(ren) needed at FIRST visit (can be uploaded to the registration form)
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Medicare/Medicaid card needed at FIRST visit for adults 65 years old and up (can be uploaded to the registration form)
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Doctor's note and/or IEP paperwork needed at FIRST visit for anyone with special needs (can be uploaded to the registration form)
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Program Policies​
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We do not provide diapers to expectant mothers for unborn children.
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Diapers are provided for children up to age 3.
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Pull-ups are provided for children up to age 4.
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At age 4, children age out of the program.
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Exceptions will be made for children with special needs. DOCTOR'S NOTE AND/OR IEP PAPERWORK REQUIRED.
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This program is for individuals/families that are NOT receiving diapers, period supplies, or incontinence products from any of our 50+ community partners (or other sources). Distributions are tracked closely for anyone registered for our program. If we discover that you are receiving items from us and any other community source, we reserve the right to stop providing any and all service to you.
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Our goal is to assist individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency.
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We reserve the the right to limit the quantity of high demand diaper sizes (3, 4, 5, 6) and products at any time.
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Families can only visit 1 of our mobile sites each month.
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Our volunteers will not tolerate disrespectful behavior from anyone visiting our mobile pantry, and they are under no obligation to serve you. The policies outlined above will be enforced. Our program is designed to supplement what people are able to provide for themselves---not to be the sole source of support. Therefore, we reserve the right to deny service to anyone that wishes to dispute or ignore our polices.