4-H Cook County (Illinois Extension) - West Suburban
4-H clubs and youth programs for west suburban families.
2205 Enterprise Dr, Suite 501, Westchester, IL 60154
Verified 9/29/2026
Family Resources in the West Suburbs
Free and low-cost help for families in the West Suburbs (Oak Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Maywood, La Grange and more). Food, childcare, schools, youth programs, health care and more.
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American Job Center - North Riverside
FREE career coaching, resume and interview help, job placement and on-the-job training for adults, plus services for out-of-school youth 16-24. Call for hours.
7222 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
Verified 9/29/2026
Berwyn Township Office
Township office for residents: General Assistance (emergency cash help for people with little or no income) and referrals.
2620 Wesley Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Verified 9/29/2026
Birth Center at PCC
Midwife-led birth center serving Chicago, Berwyn, Cicero and Oak Park. Accepts many Medicaid plans.
Verified 9/29/2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Large zoo with animals from around the world. Offers FREE admission days every winter (parking extra). Check the website for dates.
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513
Verified 9/29/2026
Catholic Charities Summit Community Center
Food pantry and community meals. Mon, Thu, Fri 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.; Sat 9-11:30 a.m.; Wed meal at 5 p.m.
7437 W. Archer Ave, Summit, IL 60501
Verified 9/29/2026
Child & Family Connections #7 (Suburban Access) - Early Intervention
Local Early Intervention office for central and west suburban Cook County, for children under 3 with delays or disabilities. Anyone can call to request a FREE evaluation.
4415 W. Harrison St, Suite 350, Hillside, IL 60162
Verified 9/29/2026
Christian Life Center Food Pantry
Church food pantry for Berwyn, Cicero, Lyons and Summit area ZIPs. Thursdays 5 to 7 p.m.
3409 Grove Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Verified 9/29/2026
Cook County Healthy Beginnings
FREE nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and newborn checks for pregnant people and babies up to 12 months in suburban Cook County. Refer yourself by phone.
7556 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130
Verified 9/29/2026
Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church Food Pantry
Church food pantry for Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park and Austin (ZIPs 60402, 60804, 60304, 60644). Fridays 5 to 7 p.m.
1248 S. Harvey Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Verified 9/29/2026
Elmwood Park Community Church Food Pantry
Church food pantry for ZIPs 60171 and 60707. Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
2334 N. 75th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Verified 9/29/2026
Gateway Special Recreation Association
Special recreation for people with disabilities in Westchester, Countryside, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and nearby communities.
15W431 E. 59th St, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Verified 9/29/2026
IDHS Stroger 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.
1701 S. First Ave, Suites 100 & 200, Maywood, IL 60153
Verified 9/29/2026
IDHS West 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.
2701 W. Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Verified 9/29/2026
Leyden Community Food Pantry
Food pantry for adults living in Leyden Township area ZIP codes (Franklin Park, Northlake, Elmwood Park, River Grove and more). Open weekdays, late on Tue and Thu.
2501 N. Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Verified 9/29/2026
Living Word Christian Center
Large church led by Bill Winston with children and youth ministry and community outreach.
7600 W. Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
Verified 9/29/2026
Living Word Christian Center
Large church led by Bill Winston with children and youth ministry and community outreach.
7600 W. Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
Verified 9/29/2026
Maywood Community Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry
Church food pantry for Maywood, Broadview, Bellwood and Westchester. Tuesdays 5 to 7 p.m.
1901 S. 19th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
Verified 9/29/2026
New Life Christian Fellowship Food Pantry
Church food pantry for families between Division and Cortland (Ridgeland to Central). Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
6235 W. North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Verified 9/29/2026
New Life Ministries COGIC Food Pantry
Church food pantry serving Oak Park, Forest Park and nearby West Side ZIPs. Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
634 N. Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302
Verified 9/29/2026
Oak Park Conservatory
Historic conservatory with tropical, desert and fern rooms. FREE (suggested $5 donation), Tue-Sun 10am-4pm.
615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304
Verified 9/29/2026
Oak Park Youth Baseball and Softball
Youth baseball and softball leagues. Scholarships cover registration fees for families with financial hardship.
1223 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
Verified 9/29/2026
Philip J. Rock Center / Illinois DeafBlind Project
State school (with live-on-campus option) for deaf-blind students 3-21. Also gives FREE training and support to families of deaf-blind children anywhere in Illinois.
818 DuPage Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Verified 9/29/2026
Progressive Life Giving Word Cathedral
Large non-denominational church with outreach across Maywood, Bellwood, Broadview, Melrose Park, Westchester and Hillside.
4500 Frontage Rd, Hillside, IL 60162
Verified 9/29/2026
Progressive Life Giving Word Cathedral
Large non-denominational church with outreach across Maywood, Bellwood, Broadview, Melrose Park, Westchester and Hillside.
4500 Frontage Rd, Hillside, IL 60162
Verified 9/29/2026
Proviso Township Office
Township office for residents: General Assistance (emergency cash help for people with little or no income) and referrals. Also mental health services.
4565 W. Harrison St, Hillside, IL 60162
Verified 9/29/2026
Queen of All Nations at St. Domitilla Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. 1st Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon.
4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL 60162
Verified 9/29/2026
Salvation Army Cicero Templo Laramie
Spanish-speaking church and community center with a food pantry. Call for current hours.
2337 S. Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
Verified 9/29/2026
Scouting America - La Grange Center for Scouting
West suburban office of Pathway to Adventure Council (Scouting America). Help finding Cub Scout packs and Scout troops.
27 Calendar Ave, 2nd Floor, La Grange, IL 60525
Verified 9/29/2026
Second Baptist Church Maywood Food Pantry
Church food pantry. Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus outdoor grocery giveaway on the first Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
436 S. 13th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
Verified 9/29/2026
Share Food Share Love Food Pantry
Food pantry for Brookfield, La Grange, Riverside, Lyons, Summit, Stickney and nearby towns. Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
9030 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
Verified 9/29/2026
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab - Burr Ridge Center
Western suburbs site for pediatric outpatient therapy and full-day rehab. Accepts Illinois Medicaid.
7600 County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Verified 9/29/2026
South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR)
Year-round adaptive recreation for any disability, ages 3 to seniors, serving Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, Indian Head Park and nearby towns.
4500 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Blase Child Development Center
Catholic Charities child care for ages 3 to 12. Weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7438 W. 61st Pl, Summit, IL 60501
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Blase Food Pantry and Meals
Catholic parish food pantry and community meals. Mon, Thu, Fri 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.; Wed 4-4:30 p.m.
7438 W. 61st Pl, Summit, IL 60501
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Cletus Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Thursdays 4 to 8 p.m.
600 W. 55th St, La Grange, IL 60525
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Frances of Rome Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry at the school. Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.
1401 S. Austin Blvd, Cicero, IL 60804
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Francis Xavier Food Pantry
Catholic parish food pantry. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.
124 N. Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
Verified 9/29/2026
St. Mary of Celle Child Development Center
Catholic Charities child care for ages 2 to 12. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1448 Wesley Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Verified 9/29/2026
Stickney Township Office
Township office for residents: General Assistance (emergency cash help for people with little or no income) and referrals. Also emergency assistance.
6721 W. 40th St, Stickney, IL
Verified 9/29/2026
Trailside Museum of Natural History
Live native animals, wildflower gardens, nature play, animal feedings and crafts. FREE (closed Fridays).
738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Verified 9/29/2026
West 40 Heart 2 Heart Food Mart
Free food mart serving many west suburbs (Bellwood, Berwyn, Cicero, Maywood, Oak Park and more). Tue 1-3, Wed 3-5, Thu 10-noon, Fri noon-2.
10900 W. Cermak Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
Verified 9/29/2026
West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA)
Adaptive recreation, Special Olympics and inclusion help for kids and adults with disabilities in west suburban communities, including Oak Park.
2915 Maple St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Verified 9/29/2026
Westchester Food Pantry
Food pantry for Westchester, Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, La Grange Park and Western Springs. Wed 4:30-7 p.m. and Sat 9-11 a.m.
1938 S. Mannheim Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
Verified 9/29/2026
Wonder Works Children's Museum
Hands-on play museum for young kids. EBT/WIC cardholders pay just $5 per guest (up to 4) through Museums for All.
6445 W. North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Verified 9/29/2026
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