4-H Cook County (Illinois Extension) - North Suburban
4-H clubs and youth programs for north suburban families.
2800 S. River Rd, Suite 240, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Verified 9/29/2026
Family Resources in the North Suburbs
Free and low-cost help for families in the North Suburbs (Evanston, Skokie, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights and more). Food, childcare, schools, youth programs, health care and more.
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Advocate Children's Autism Treatment Center - Park Ridge
Autism care for young children through teens: evaluations, therapy, parent training, social groups, school consultation and sibling support.
1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Verified 9/29/2026
American Job Center - Wheeling
FREE career coaching, resume and interview help, job placement, on-the-job training, and computer and money-skills classes for adults 18+.
1400 S. Wolf Rd, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
Verified 9/29/2026
Center for Enriched Living Summer Camp
Summer day camp for teens and young adults ages 13-22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities: outings, pool, cooking and sensory activities. Financial aid available.
280 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015
Verified 9/29/2026
Chicago Botanic Garden
Gardens, trails and seasonal displays. Always FREE admission for LINK/WIC households and Kids Museum Passport holders, plus Illinois resident free days (parking fee applies).
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Verified 9/29/2026
Child & Family Connections #6 (Clearbrook) - Early Intervention
Local Early Intervention office for north suburban Cook County, for children under 3 with delays or disabilities. Anyone can call to request a FREE evaluation.
1835 W. Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Verified 9/29/2026
Church of the Holy Spirit Food Pantry
Church food pantry. Thursdays 1 to 5 p.m.
1449 Bode Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Verified 9/29/2026
Congregation Bene Shalom Food Pantry
Synagogue food pantry partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Call for current hours.
4435 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076
Verified 9/29/2026
Crabtree Nature Center
Trails, wildlife exhibits, nature play and baby/toddler programs. FREE (closed Fridays).
3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
Verified 9/29/2026
Ebenezer AME Church Hot Meals
Free hot meals Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1109 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
Elk Grove Township Food Pantry
Food pantry for Elk Grove Township residents. Tue 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wed-Fri 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Verified 9/29/2026
Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center
Erie Family Health clinic: checkups, shots, school physicals, prenatal care and mental health for kids and adults, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. English and Spanish.
1285 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Verified 9/29/2026
Evanston Baseball and Softball Association
No-cut youth baseball and softball house leagues, travel teams and Buddy Baseball for kids with disabilities. Scholarships available.
Verified 9/29/2026
Evanston Scholars
Free college access program for Evanston Township High School students: mentoring, ACT/SAT prep, applications and support through college.
1234 Sherman Ave, Suite 214, Evanston, IL 60202
Verified 9/29/2026
Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry
Church food pantry. Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
2495 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
Verified 9/29/2026
Faith Feeds Food Pantry
Food pantry. Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.
1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Verified 9/29/2026
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston Hot Meal
Free hot meal Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
GiGi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates
30+ FREE programs for people with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood: literacy, math, speech, fitness and career training.
2350 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Verified 9/29/2026
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)
Adaptive sports and recreation for youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities across Chicagoland.
27864 Irma Lee Circle, Unit 101, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Verified 9/29/2026
Have Dreams
Counseling, parent education and support groups for families of kids, teens and adults with autism, plus social skills and job training. Park Ridge and Evanston; contact through the website.
Verified 9/29/2026
Hillside Free Methodist Church Food Pantry
Church food pantry. Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 2-4 p.m.
2727 Crawford Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
Hope Ignites Chicago (formerly Boys Hope Girls Hope)
Long-term support for motivated young people facing obstacles: high school residential program, academics, mentoring and college success help.
1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Verified 9/29/2026
IDHS North Suburban Family Community Resource Center
Illinois state office where you can apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid/All Kids health insurance, cash help (TANF) and child care assistance. You can also apply online at abe.illinois.gov.
3501 Algonquin Rd, 4th Floor, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Verified 9/29/2026
IDHS Northern Family Community Resource Center
Illinois state office where you can apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid/All Kids health insurance, cash help (TANF) and child care assistance. You can also apply online at abe.illinois.gov.
8001 Lincoln Ave, 4th Floor, Skokie, IL 60077
Verified 9/29/2026
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Education advocacy and legal help, including special education, for students in Evanston and Skokie schools and in Chicago's Rogers Park.
1900A Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Verified 9/29/2026
Keshet
Inclusive Jewish programs for kids with disabilities, babies through teens: therapeutic and Sunday schools, sports, arts and family programs.
610 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Verified 9/29/2026
Keshet Camps
Inclusive and specialized day and overnight camps for kids and young adults with disabilities (preschool to 21). Every family gets $300/week off, and need-based aid is available.
610 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Verified 9/29/2026
Lutheran Church of the Cross Food Pantry
Church food pantry for Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Rolling Meadows and Mount Prospect. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2025 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Verified 9/29/2026
Maine Township Food Pantry
Grocery-store-style pantry for Maine Township residents (Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles area). Tue and Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed 2:30-4:30 p.m.
1700 Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Verified 9/29/2026
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR)
Recreation for kids and adults with disabilities living in Des Plaines, Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Skokie or Lincolnwood.
6820 W. Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Verified 9/29/2026
Mihut Romanian Charitable Mission Food Pantry
Food pantry for Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines and Glenview. Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Door #3).
7300 N. Natchez Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Verified 9/29/2026
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
Support for families of people with Down syndrome from diagnosis through adulthood, including mentor parents and welcome baskets for new parents at Chicago-area hospitals.
1460 Renaissance Dr, Suite 102, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Verified 9/29/2026
Niles Township Food Pantry
Food pantry for Niles Township residents (Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove area). Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri with some evening hours.
8341 Lockwood Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Verified 9/29/2026
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
Year-round sports and recreation for kids and adults with disabilities in north suburban communities, including Special Olympics.
3105 MacArthur Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Verified 9/29/2026
Northfield Township Food Pantry
Food pantry for Northfield Township residents (bring photo ID and proof of address). Call to schedule. Applications in English, Spanish, Korean, Mongolian, Russian and Ukrainian.
2550 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Verified 9/29/2026
Northwest Compass Food Pantry
Food pantry weekdays 9 a.m. to noon for northwest suburban townships, plus housing and family help from Northwest Compass.
1300 W. Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Verified 9/29/2026
Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
17 northwest suburban park districts working together to offer year-round recreation for people with disabilities of all ages.
3000 W. Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Verified 9/29/2026
Palatine Township Food Pantry
Free groceries once every 30 days for Palatine Township residents. Mon 1-6:30 p.m., Wed 1-3:30 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
721 S. Quentin Rd, Suite 101, Palatine, IL 60067
Verified 9/29/2026
Park Ridge Park District
Youth sports leagues and lessons year-round. Financial assistance available for residents.
733 N. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Verified 9/29/2026
Postpartum Depression Illinois Alliance
FREE support group for moms of babies under 12 months (babies welcome) and a free workshop for pregnant and new moms.
Verified 9/29/2026
River Trail Nature Center
Indoor and outdoor nature play, live animals and river trails. FREE (closed Fridays).
3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Verified 9/29/2026
Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps
Food pantry and community programs. Call for current pantry hours.
609 W. Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Verified 9/29/2026
Salvation Army Evanston Corps
Food pantry and community programs. Call for current pantry hours.
1403 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
Schaumburg Park District
Youth athletics, swim lessons and leagues. Call about assistance options.
Verified 9/29/2026
Schaumburg Township Food Pantry
Food pantry for Schaumburg Township residents. Open weekdays, Thursdays until 5 p.m.
1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Verified 9/29/2026
Scouting America - Arlington Heights Center for Scouting
Northwest suburban office of Pathway to Adventure Council (Scouting America). Help finding Cub Scout packs and Scout troops.
617 E. Golf Rd, Suite 101, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Verified 9/29/2026
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab - Glenview Pediatric Center
Suburban site for pediatric therapy and full-day outpatient rehab for kids. Accepts Illinois Medicaid.
2591 Compass Rd, Suite 100, Glenview, IL 60026
Verified 9/29/2026
Skokie Park District
Youth baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, hockey, gymnastics and more. Fee assistance available for residents.
9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Edna Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Saturdays 9 to 11:45 a.m.
2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Emily Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
411 N. Wheeling Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Marcelline Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Thursdays 1 to 5 p.m.
820 S. Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Verified 9/29/2026
Trinity Charities Food Pantry
Food pantry for northwest suburban families. Thursdays 3-5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.
927 Plum Grove Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Verified 9/29/2026
Tutoring Chicago - Evanston
FREE one-to-one tutoring for students in grades 1-12 with a trained volunteer tutor, once a week during the school year. Apply online.
820 Gaffield Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
Wheeling Township Food Pantry
Food pantry for Wheeling Township residents. Tue-Thu 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Verified 9/29/2026
WIC Clinic - Cook County Health Arlington Heights
Suburban Cook WIC clinic: FREE food benefits and nutrition help for income-eligible pregnant women, new moms and young kids.
3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Verified 9/29/2026
Willow Creek Care Center Food Store
FREE full-choice grocery pantry for any Illinois resident, no income requirement. Also free car repair/donated cars (C.A.R.S.) and job help.
67 Algonquin Rd, Entrance G, South Barrington, IL 60010
Verified 9/29/2026
Y.O.U. (Youth & Opportunity United)
After-school programs, tutoring, mentoring, summer camps and counseling for Evanston and Skokie youth.
1911 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
Youth Job Center
FREE job placement, job training, career coaching and money-skills classes for ages 14-25. Can also help with laptops, bus cards and work supplies. Sign up with the online interest form.
1114 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Verified 9/29/2026
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