Pantry closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Pantry closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Youth Opportunities
ATTENTION KIDS AND TEENS!
Explore our Hunger Heroes program to learn more about the Pantry, ways to give back and help MAKE HUNGER HISTORY!
We welcome individuals and groups to help the Pantry support our DuPage County neighbors.
Click one of the buttons below to learn about the various ways to get involved.
Resources & Ways to Help
Volunteer: We invite ages 14 and up to help on site at the Pantry (those under 18 required to have parent waiver completed).
Fundraising: Host a neighborhood event like a garage sale or lemonade stand, coordinate a local restaurant night partnership.
Site Tours: We offer tours for groups of up to 15 to learn more about the Pantry.
Food Drives: Coordinate a food drive for your group or event, and work with Pantry to schedule and receive materials to help.
Birthday Bags: Host a themed food drive and/or create and donate birthday cards.
Junior Board: The Pantry’s youth advisory team opportunity is offered to area high school students. Look for the link to apply for the 2027-8 Junior Board in spring 2027. See photo above center of 2025-26 board.
Have Other Ideas? We would love to hear your input!
Reach out here: programs@glenhousefoodpantry.org
2026 Feeding Friends Art Contest
Show off your creativity to help the Pantry! Design artwork for:
The Pantry's annual holiday card or
Our "Feeding Friends" notecard collection, available for purchase during the December gift-giving season.
Artists ages 5–18 are invited to enter in one of three age categories. Submissions will be accepted September 1–18.
Review the contest details on the flyer, get inspired, and start creating! The entry link will be available September 1, and winners will be announced September 29.
Congratulations to our two Grand Prize Winners of the Pantry’s 2025 Hunger Heroes Poster Contest:
Eloise Harazin of Forest Glen Elementary School, Glen Ellyn;
“There’s enough to go around…so share it!”
Olivia Loftsgaarden of Glen Crest Middle School, Glen Ellyn;
“Anyone can be a Hunger Hero!”