FRIENDLY GUIDELINES!

OUR NEXT FOOD GIVEAWAY WILL BE ON AUGUST 7, 2020

 REMEMBER!! Giveaways on the first and third Fridays are by appointment only. If you did not make an appointment and have that appointment confirmed you will not be able to get food. WE WANT YOU TO RECEIVE FOOD so please make an appointment and please make sure you are registered.  

Those of us here at Hands of Hope of Illinois are honored to partner with you on what God has called you to do in feeding those in need. Because of this God is blessing Hands of Hope of Illinois. We give away close to 70 semi loads of food every year. 

We have seen an increase in the needs of our partner organizations to get food to those hurting. It is noticeable by the number of organizations coming for food. This has presented a challenge. We want to be respectful of our neighboring business and their area. With so many vehicles coming to pick up food we are blocking access not only to our neighbors but also to the trailers we store food.

Beginning July 3rd, you must be pre-registered with Hands of Hope of Illinois by filling out the registration form (you may download the form by clicking the button below) and either email it to joliethopecentermb@gmail.com or fax to 815-846-4113. Your registration will be confirmed. All new members must have their registration in by end of day on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday in order to participate in the 1st and 3rd Friday giveaway.

YOU MUST WEAR A FACE MASK PLEASE!

Beginning this Friday, July 3rd we need to divide our giveaway into 2 groups. 

The first group will be organizations whose name begins with A-M (organizations beginning with a number will be included with this group). You can arrive in the parking lot no earlier than 11:30 am for distribution to begin at Noon. You will have until 1:00 pm to gather and load your vehicle. If you arrive earlier than 11:30 am you will need to wait on Hammes Ave. before entering the parking lot.

The second group with organizations whose names begins with N-Z (Organizations beginning with “The” will fall into this category) will not be able to enter the lot until 1:30 pm after everyone from the first group has exited. Your distribution will be from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

You may bring up to 4 helpers from your organization with you.

You may only bring one vehicle per organization.

We will have the same items and the same number of items for both groups.

Product cannot be loaded for you by forklift to ensure your safety and the safety of our employees. 

Bring your OWN carts, 2 wheelers, etc. Please do not use the carts from the Hope Center.

 No-one is allowed near the pallets of food until you are released to do so.

When gathering your food, take it directly to your vehicle. Please do not create other stacks on the lot or drive your vehicle next to the pallets.

 Watch for traffic! Please do not obstruct traffic.

Be respectful of the workers and listen to their direction.

Be respectful to one another. Share the food that is being distributed.

If you arrive early you can stage yourself on Hammes Ave. making sure not to block any driveways of any businesses. 

We will then be parking in front of the trailers where most park now, not on the grass, not in front of any other businesses or blocking other businesses or driveways and not in front of any of the docks.

To make sure things run smoothly we are also asking that you let us know that you will be coming by simply clicking on this email address joliethopecentermb@gmail.com, Don’t forget to click “send, and just state you will be coming or if that fails call (630) 886-1553. Please do this before end of day on Wednesday. No appointments will be taken after Wednesday.

We hope this does not disrupt your organizations plans. Please work with us as we try to honor you, our workers, our neighbors, and God.

Anyone violating the rules or causing conflict with other members or employees of our organization will be asked to leave and may risk being able to participate in future food giveaways.

Thank you for your cooperation.