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Hands of Hope of Illinois
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    • About
    • Church food giveaway
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    • Announcements
    • Joliet Hope Center
    • Indiana Hope Center
    • Parkland Hope Center
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    • 2023 NEWSLETTERS
    • IMPACT & OUTREACH
    • 2024 NEWSLETTERS
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Hands of Hope of Illinois
  • Home
  • About
  • Church food giveaway
  • Free food from Jesus
  • Announcements
  • Joliet Hope Center
  • Indiana Hope Center
  • Parkland Hope Center
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • 2023 NEWSLETTERS
  • IMPACT & OUTREACH
  • 2024 NEWSLETTERS
  • 2025 NEWSLETTERS

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

TO BECOME A MEMBER, 

STOP IN AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS DURING NORMAL OPERATING HOURS.

WE ARE OPEN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9:30AM-7PM 

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 9:30AM-5PM

SATURDAYS 10AM-3PM

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY MAY DIFFER IN OTHER LOCATIONS.

$5 annual membership fee

Photo ID required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ARE WE A FOOD PANTRY?

NO. WE ARE A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT NETWORKS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE. OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS THROUGH THE GIVING OF FOOD. WE DO PERIODICALLY HOLD FOOD GIVEAWAYS HOWEVER THOSE DATES ARE DESIGNATED IN ADVANCE. WE WILL POST GIVEAWAY INFORMATION UNDER OUR ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE AND ON FACEBOOK. WE DO HOLD A GIVEAWAY FOR CHURCHES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TWICE PER MONTH. PLEASE GO TO THE CHURCH FOOD GIVEAWAY TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION.


CAN ANYONE COME TO THE CENTER/BECOME A MEMBER?

YES. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON BECOMING A MEMBER. A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED. $5 MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL FEE APPLIES. REGISTRATION PAPERWORK WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED. AFTER COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION, THE FRONT DESK STAFF MEMBER WILL PRESENT YOU WITH FREE GROCERY BAGS AS A ONE TIME COURTESY. YOU WILL ALSO BE GIVEN A MEMBERSHIP CARD. ONCE YOU COMPLETE YOUR SHOPPING, YOU WILL HEAD TO THE REGISTERS TO CHECKOUT. YOU MUST PRESENT THE MEMBERSHIP CARD TO THE CASHIER WHICH AT THAT TIME THEY WILL COLLECT IT


CAN MY SPOUSE/CHILD USE MY ACCOUNT?

THERE ARE LIMITATIONS AS TO WHO CAN SHOP UNDER YOUR ACCOUNT. AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION OR IF CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE, THE MAIN ACCOUNT HOLDER MAY ADD THEIR SPOUSE OR CHILD AS LONG AS THEY RESIDE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. A COPY OF THEIR PHOTO ID WILL NEED TO BE ADDED TO THE ACCOUNT HOLDERS FILE.


HOW DO I KNOW THE COST OF A FOOD ITEM?

EVERY FOOD ITEM AND PRODUCT IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH A CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT.


IS THERE A LIMITATION ON ITEMS?

WE DON'T LIKE TO SET LIMITS HOWEVER IF WE HAVE LESS OF A PRODUCT, WE WILL CAP THE LIMIT SO EVERYONE IS ABLE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THAT PRODUCT.


WILL MY INFORMATION BE SOLD OR SHARED?

NO. THE INFORMATION FILLED OUT ON THE MEMBER REGISTRATION FORMS IS SOLELY FOR THE MINISTRIES IRS REPORTING PURPOSES.

YOU MUST COME IN TO THE CENTER TO BECOME A MEMBER. THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. NO EXCEPTIONS.

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

ALL MEMBERS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE ENTRANCE AND SIGN IN AT THE FRONT DESK.

WE ASK ALL MEMBERS TO SIGN IN FIRST AT THE FRONT DESK AND TO WAIT ON GETTING A SHOPPING CART. THIS AVOIDS ANY ACCIDENTS AND CONGESTION AT THE FRONT DESK.


THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EATING OR DRINKING IN THE CENTER.


ALL MEMBERS ARE TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A CHRIST MANNER.

BE RESPECTFUL TO EACH OTHER. THAT INCLUDES WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. "WHOEVER CLAIMS TO LIVE IN HIM MUST LIVE AS JESUS DID." 1 JOHN 2:6 BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER, TENDERHEARTED, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, AS GOD IN CHRIST FORGAVE YOU. EPHESIANS 4:32


all members must be properly dressed

MUST WEAR SHOES AND SHIRTS WHILE IN THE CENTER. ANYONE NOT PROPERLY DRESSED WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.


NO MEMBER ALLOWED TO EXIT THROUGH ENTRANCE

ALL MEMBERS MUST EXIT THROUGH THE PROPER EXIT THAT IS LOCATED AFTER THE CASHIER AREA. UNLESS YOU HAVE A HANDICAP THEN YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR RECEIPT TO A FRONT DESK MEMBER.


NO MEMBER IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THROUGHT THE EXIT

ALL MEMBERS MUST ENTER THROUGH THE ENTRANCE. EVEN IF YOU ARE JUST COLLECTING FREE VEGGIES OR BREAD, YOU MUST STILL SIGN IN AT THE FRONT DESK.


PARENTS PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO RUN IN THE HOPE CENTER.

PARENTS TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES.


ANY MEMBER CAUGHT STEALING WILL LOSE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.

WE UNDERSTAND THAT INDIVDUALS AND FAMILIES FALL ON HARD TIMES. IF YOU ARE TRULY IN NEED, PLEASE SPEAK WITH ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBERS AT THE FRONT DESK SO EITHER THEY OR A MANAGER CAN ASSIST YOU.


EVERYTHING IS AS-IS.

THERE ARE NO RETURNS, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES. PLEASE CHECK THE PRICING AND EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE HEADING TO THE CASHIER. IF UNABLE TO LOCATE PLEASE ASK A STAFF MEMBER ON THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND PRODUCTS ARE DISCOUNTED. WHILE SOME PRODUCTS MIGHT BE OUTDATED, WE ARE SPECIALLY LICENSED FOR ITS SALE PLUS OTHER CONDITIONS APPLY. PLEASE SEE THE FRONT DESK ABOUT THE LIST REGARDING DATES OF EXPIRATION AND SELL BY DATES.


WE ACCEPT CASH, CREDIT, DEBIT & EBT

THE ONLY CREDIT CARD WE DO NOT ACCEPT IS AMERICAN EXPRESS. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS. WE ONLY ACCEPT EBT FOR FOOD.


GIFT TABLE REDEMPTION

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE WITH A CASHIER. THEY WILL PRESENT YOU A RECEIPT. UNLOAD YOUR ITEMS IN YOUR VEHICLE, THEN YOU MAY COME BACK INSIDE THROUGH THE ENTRANCE, SEE A FRONT DESK MEMBER AND THEY WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE FREE GIFT TABLE. FOR EVERY $25 SPENT YOU GET A FREE GIFT. ITEMS VARY EACH DAY.


DO NOT SELL OR BARTER FOOD/ITEMS

FOOD AND ITEMS AT THE HOPE CENTER IS INTENDED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED. 85-90% OF THE FOOD AND ITEMS WE HAVE IN THE CENTER IS BOUGHT SO WE CAN PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH LESS COSTLY CHOICES.


 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 


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