Various news reports have indicated that the federal government could pause or shut off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on November 1.
If SNAP benefits are impacted on November 1, Community Consolidated School District 89 students will continue to receive school lunches through the free-and-reduced lunch program. There is nothing families need to do to continue this service.
The free-and-reduced lunch program provides lunches to students in all five CCSD 89 schools based on income requirements. Free-and-reduced lunch is not connected to SNAP benefits. The district does not anticipate any changes to the free-and-reduced program.
The district is committed to ensuring that students get a nutritious lunch at school so they are prepared to participate in their classroom learning activities. With nearly one-quarter of CCSD 89 students from low-income homes, any interruption in SNAP resources may cause other nutritional disruptions outside the school day. The district is providing information about several organizations or programs where families can get help or provide support to others.
Local food resources
Several local organizations can provide food to families in need. These organizations are also accepting donations in anticipation of higher demand.
Glen House Food Pantry in Glen Ellyn
To receive food, you must prove you live in DuPage County with an ID and utility bill. You can find the application and information about food pick-up on the Glen House main page: https://www.glenhousefoodpantry.org/
Families who want to support the Glen House Food Pantry can go here: https://glenellynfoodpantry.networkforgood.com/projects/26729-general-fund
For questions on the Glen House Food Pantry, contact (630) 469-6988.
People’s Resource Center in Wheaton
Families who need food must show they live in DuPage County. More information about applying and food pick-up is available at: https://www.peoplesrc.org/food-pantry/
Families who want to support the People’s Resource Center can go here: https://www.peoplesrc.org/donate/
For questions on the People’s Resource Center, contact (630) 682-5402.
Milton Township in Milton Township
Milton Township has a food pantry open to anyone who lives in the township. More information for people who need food is available at: https://miltontownship.net/assistance/food-pantry/
Families who want to support the Milton Township Food Pantry can go here: https://miltontownship.net/assistance/food-pantry/
For questions on the Milton Township Food Pantry, contact (630) 668-1616.
Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva
The Northern Illinois Food Bank has information about additional local food pantries. Find out more at: https://solvehungertoday.org/get-groceries-resources/
Families who want to support the Northern Illinois Good Bank can go to: https://solvehungertoday.org/
For questions about the Northern Illinois Food Bank, contact (630) 443-6910.
Find Food IL
Find Food IL, a food pantry tool offered by the University of Illinois Extension Program, enables you to find food pantries, schools offering food, and libraries with mini-markets near you by entering your zip code.
https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/#food-finder
Other resources
DuPage 211 offers connections to all sorts of resources across the county, including food, housing, and healthcare. Call 211 or learn more at: https://search.211dupage.gov/
More information
If you have questions about CCSD 89 food services, contact Courtney Czerwinski at cczerwinski@ccsd89.org or (630) 469-8900, ext. 3519.
CCSD 89 fee waiver/free-and-reduced lunch
If your income status has changed or your family loses SNAP resources, families can apply for free or reduced-price meals by filling out the application at: https://bit.ly/3Wwonbh
More information about qualifying criteria and filling out the application is available on the website at www.ccsd89.org/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-info
Family-engagement liaisons
The CCSD 89 family-engagement liaisons can help families navigate and succeed in the school system. They are a multilingual team that can help connect families with resources.
Reach out to any of our liaisons for support. Their contact information is at www.ccsd89.org/familyengagement
Get to know our family-engagement liaisons:
Meet Phill Brown English