About Us

Our Mission

Nourish. Connect. Thrive.

West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) creates opportunities for our neighbors to thrive by providing nourishing food and access to support services.

Serving 1,000 families each week in Fiscal Year 2026, WSCP helps neighbors across DuPage and Will Counties access the resources they need to thrive. We work to remove barriers to food assistance, expand services to meet the changing needs of our community, encourage volunteerism, and raise awareness about food insecurity.

Together with our community of supporters, partners, and volunteers, we are a place of nourishment and stability that our neighbors can count on.

Our Impact

In FY2026, We Distributed 3.7 Million Pounds of Groceries, Including:

Fresh Produce

Non-Perishable Foods

Dairy

Eggs

Frozen Meat

Bread & Baked Goods

Our Neighbors

Every week, approximately 1,000 neighbors across DuPage and Will Counties turn to WSCP for food and resources. Here’s a look at the neighbors we served throughout FY2026.

Adults (18-64)
Children (0-17)
Seniors (65+)

WHO WE ARE

A Community of Supporters

Founded by Roger and Barbara Schmith in the closet of a local church, the Pantry’s story began several decades ago with a simple goal: to help neighbors in need. What started out as a few shelves of food has grown into a community resource that now serves 1,000 neighbors each week.

In 1992, the organization was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the name Woodridge Community Pantry. As the need throughout the community grew, stretching throughout DuPage and Will Counties, the Pantry changed its name to West Suburban Community Pantry in 2010 to reflect the wider scope of neighbors and communities served.

Today, we continue working toward a community where everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. We are grateful to the volunteers, donors, and partners who make this work possible and allow us to continue serving our neighbors every day.