April Food Day

is back! Bring all your non-perishables to us!
Each year, this massive annual food collection initiative addresses food insecurity in the south-southwest suburbs, a region facing high levels of poverty and systemic education, health, and wealth inequities. We’re gearing up to replenish ten pantries and advance equitable access to food throughout the south-southwest region!
April Food Day

What can you donate?
🥫 Bagged Rice and Beans
🥫 Canned Fruits and Vegetable
🥫 Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars
🥫 Chips, Cookies and/or Crackers
🥫 Canned Meats and Stews
🥫 Peanut Butter and Jelly
🥫 Infant Supplies Laundry Detergent
🥫 Toiletries

APRIL FOODS DAY: Join us in supporting food security in the Southland! From April 1st to April 25th, we're joining forces with United Way of Metro Chicago for April Food Day to replenish food pantry shelves and ensure equitable access to fresh food in our community. Here's how you can help:

DONATE unopened, non-expired cans and boxes (no glass) including:
• 100% fruit and vegetable juice
• Bagged rice and beans (canned or dry)
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Cereal, oatmeal, granola bars
• Chips, cookies, and crackers
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Infant supplies, baby food, formula, diapers
• Laundry detergent
• Toiletries including soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, and menstrual products.

Drop off your donations at the Matteson Village Hall or Matteson Community Center during regular operating hours. Together, let's make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity and support!

we need each other

A powerful reminder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring impact. Let's strive to embody his message of compassion and positive change in our actions

"Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.