Support Services
Healing the mind.
We recognize that there’s a hierarchy of needs, and after we address the most
immediate need for food, we work to help you holistically reach a better place and to Thrive Beyond Food.
Our Support Services provide strategies, programs, and resources to help you and your family overcome challenges and thrive.
Case Management Services
We know that there are more material needs than just food. We can help by connecting you with resources for other essential needs. To learn more, or to get a referral to one of the resources listed below, contact Nancy Chatterjee at nchatterjee@wscpantry.org.
Financial Assistance
Housing Referral
Clothing Referral
For clothing assistance, please contact Nancy Chatterjee for a referral to one of our partners.
Furniture Referral
For furniture assistance, please contact Nancy Chatterjee for a referral to one of our partners.
Pet Care
We partner with area agencies to help support our neighbors and their pets.
Employment Referral
West Suburban Community Pantry’s Job Readiness programs are provided to help clients who find themselves at a professional crossroads. The classes and workshops are designed to help individuals improve their current situation by providing job readiness and life skills classes to move toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. The programs that we provide help identify career options, make choices, and ultimately gain stability through employment.
We also offer assistance with resume and cover letter writing.
For employment assistance, please contact Nancy Chatterjee for a referral to one of our partners.
Medical & Mental Healthcare Referral
Education Referral
For education assistance, please contact Nancy Chatterjee for a referral to one of our partners.
Transportation Referral
For transportation assistance, please contact Nancy Chatterjee for a referral to one of our partners. We work with Cars of Hope, a nonprofit that accepts applications from individuals working with local agencies for refurbished, donated vehicles.
