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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
(Open Door Program)
WHAT IS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE?
The DuPage Open Door program is a cooperation between the Illinois Department of Human Services, the
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform, and the DuPage County Department of Community Services.
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry (L&F) has agreed to partner with the DuPage Open Door Program to facilitate referrals for Loaves & Fishes clients needing emergency assistance in the following areas:
• Medical Crisis – Prescription filled in 24 hours
• Mental Illness – Linkage to local community mental health centers
• Homelessness/ Pending eviction – Referral to a homeless shelter or agency to assist with advocacy regarding landlord or mortgage disputes
• Clothing – Assistance with proper clothing based on time of season through referral
• Substance Abuse – Linkage to appropriate DHS or community service provider for immediate assistance
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES?
Only pantry clients and individual members of a client household will be eligible for the services offered
through the pantry. Clients must also meet income and other eligibility requirements under the benefit program.
If the client needs immediate help, please call the Open Door hotline number for assistance. That number is
630-530-8255.
SIGNING UP
Eligible families can request an appointment with Open Door counselors by contacting Loaves & Fishes:
Please provide your name, address, and contact information when requesting an appointment.
Phone: 630-355-3663
Email: programs@loaves-fishes.org
(Open Door Program)
WHAT IS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE?
The DuPage Open Door program is a cooperation between the Illinois Department of Human Services, the
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform, and the DuPage County Department of Community Services.
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry (L&F) has agreed to partner with the DuPage Open Door Program to facilitate referrals for Loaves & Fishes clients needing emergency assistance in the following areas:
• Medical Crisis – Prescription filled in 24 hours
• Mental Illness – Linkage to local community mental health centers
• Homelessness/ Pending eviction – Referral to a homeless shelter or agency to assist with advocacy regarding landlord or mortgage disputes
• Clothing – Assistance with proper clothing based on time of season through referral
• Substance Abuse – Linkage to appropriate DHS or community service provider for immediate assistance
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES?
Only pantry clients and individual members of a client household will be eligible for the services offered
through the pantry. Clients must also meet income and other eligibility requirements under the benefit program.
If the client needs immediate help, please call the Open Door hotline number for assistance. That number is
630-530-8255.
SIGNING UP
Eligible families can request an appointment with Open Door counselors by contacting Loaves & Fishes:
Please provide your name, address, and contact information when requesting an appointment.
Phone: 630-355-3663
Email: programs@loaves-fishes.org