For over five decades, the Open Pantry at Bethany Lutheran Church has provided food, hygiene items, and hope to more than 800 Lemont families. We can’t continue to do it without you! Drop off non-perishable, non-expired items at the church office Tuesday-Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm.

Bethany Lutheran Church Open Pantry "Wishlist"

Check out our Amazon Wishlist to see some of the supplies that is currently needed at the Open Pantry!

Amazon Wishlist

Food

Canned Chicken
Canned Ham
Spam
Cereal - Adult and children's
Ketchup and mustard
Juice boxes
Hearty soups
Sugar
Flour
Pancake mix
Coffee

*No- salt and gluten-free items are appreciated as some of the pantry clients have dietary restrictions.

We have an abundance of canned vegetables, cereal, canned vegetables and canned chili.

Cleaning Products

All-purpose cleaners
Bathroom cleaners
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Disinfecting wipes

Personal Care Items

Shampoo / Conditioner
Body Wash
Deodorant
Dental hygiene products
Women's hygiene products
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue

Sign up for the Open Pantry

We are partnered with Lemont Township's Human Services Department in signing up residents and local families to offer our assistance to them. Residents looking to apply for the Open Pantry must first fill out an application on the Township's website, linked below.

Lemont Township’s Human Services Department Page

Join us in supporting our Lemont community

The Open Pantry has a variety of volunteer opportunities including:

Shopping for groceries (funds provided)
Sorting donations
Receiving donations during off-hours
Inventory quality assurance (expiration date checkers)
Pantry shelf stockers
Publicity assistants (letter-writing to potential donors, short presentations to local organizations)

Volunteer openings are currently closed, but you can still support our Open Pantry by hosting your own food drives and delivering these items to us during our opening hours.

Just a few hours of your time each month will help the Open Pantry run smoothly. If you'd like more info or if you would like to volunteer, call Amy Padua at the church office (630-257-7953) OR complete the form below.

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Make a Donation

Monetary donations are always welcome! Individuals or groups can make tax-deductible contributions to the Open Pantry by mailing a check (made out to Bethany Lutheran Church, noting “Open Pantry” on the memo line) to Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

If you are making a donation in honor of or in memory of an individual, please let us know.

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Testimonials

"I am 60 years old and have a small disability check, so life is challenging and making ends meet is difficult. The food they provide makes a huge difference for my family and I. All the staff is friendly and helpful. No questions asked take whatever you need.