Relieve Hunger, Nourish Lives!

Marie Wilkinson
Food pantry

TASTE OF FOX VALLEY!

Fundraiser for
Holiday Meals

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Get Food

Nourishing food is available once per week for local households in need.

  • Wednesday walk-in (West Pantry)
  • Friday drive-through  (West Pantry)
  • Saturday drive-through (East Pantry)

Produce, dairy, meats, dry & baked goods.

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Volunteer

There are many ways to help!

  • Sort donations & share food
  • Teach a healthy cooking demo
  • Host a food drive or mobile pantry
  • Food Rescue pickups at grocers
  • Student Food Days at East High
  • Senior home deliveries
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Donate

Every contribution saves lives! Support hunger relief in our community today.

  • Be a GEM - Give Every Month!
  • Help our most vulnerable households
  • Ensure children have nutritious food
  • Support homebound Senior care
  • Give back to our veterans

Food Pantry Schedule & Locations

Spoon & Fork

Our pantry shares groceries to supplement your household's nutrition, relieving the pressure of difficult times.  Guests may visit one location, once a week.

Wed.  11:30 - 2 pm  West Pantry
     Come inside to shop, 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL
Fri.      12:30 - 4 pm  West Pantry
     Drive-through service, 834 N. Highland Ave. Aurora IL
Sat.    8 - 11 am   East Pantry
     Drive-through service, 801 Zeigler Ave.  (behind East Aurora High School)

Everyone needs a well-balanced diet.  Nourishing food sustains our bodies, helping us meet life's challenges with dignity.  You are a welcome part of our community!  Friendly staff and volunteers are here to help.

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Marie’s Urban Farm & Community Gardens are located on Highland Avenue, right across the street from Marie’s West pantry and main office.

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There’s nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato! Interested in having your own garden plot?

Volunteer at Marie Wilkinson Pantry & Gardens

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Excellent
Based on 61 reviews
Renee T. Chambliss
Renee T. Chambliss
2022-01-25
My first time at this place and the staff were really nice and I received some quality items. I will be back.
Stacy Speaks
Stacy Speaks
2022-01-01
Great community food pantry very clean and friendly
Thwaiti6
Thwaiti6
2021-10-22
Professional and courteous staff members which is outstanding! You never want to be down on your luck, but if you are, you'll be greeted with a face mask and open arms. A great program which is very well ran.
Vanessa Liveris
Vanessa Liveris
2021-08-18
Awesome tour by Diane Renner. The facility has such a warm and homey feeling. They do so much for the community.
ROCIO MORALES
ROCIO MORALES
2021-06-26
Gave good meat n groceries Awesome.
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Relieve Hunger,
Nourish Lives

Our mission is to continue the legacy of Marie Wilkinson, dedicated to meeting the hunger needs of individuals and their families. Empowering people to be self-sustainable through collaborations and partnerships in Aurora and the surrounding community.