COOL IS A 501 (c) (3)
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION
IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE

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Helping Veterans

COOL Food Pantry assists veterans each month not only with food but also each veteran family receives a large box loaded with soaps, paper goods, toiletries and more!
Toiletry items for Veterans in need are accepted daily whenever the pantries are open!

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JOIN IGIVE
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The mission of COOL Ministries is to give comprehensive assistance to families in need, by reducing hunger and homelessness while encouraging personal growth and self-sufficiency.

 

NEWS

COOL Ministries’ is celebrating 40 years of service!! We were established in 1983 and have been Feeding the Hungry and Housing the Homeless for over four decades now!     

Help us wish COOL a very Happy 40th Birthday!

2023 Annual Chili Supper

Please join us at St. Mark’s Church (3350 N. Delany Rd) Thursday November 9th from 3:30-7pm for their annual Chili Supper benefitting COOL. This is a great event for the whole family come out and enjoy a delicious hot meal!

Holiday Meal Drive

 

Please support us in giving out holiday meal baskets, for $20 you can provide a complete holiday meal including a turkey, side dishes and desert that will feed a family of 8. You can donate here on our website or send a check to the COOL Offices. On behalf of all those who we serve , COOL is thankful for your support!

 

 

 

 

 

                                               

 

In The News

 

COOL Food Pantry will be open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, an appointment is not necessary we will serve walk ups.  Please arrive no later than 1:45 p.m to be served. 

 

Cooke Magnet School Donates Greenhouse Produce to Food Pantry

 

 

…………………..Mark your Calendars!

 

 Food Pantry Needs 

 If you, your church, club or civic group is interested in collecting groceries or doing a food drive you may want to check this  list!

https://coolministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/COOL-Food-Drive-Flyer-918.pdf

 

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Careers at COOL Ministries

 

Volunteer Opportunities at COOL Ministries

The food pantry is in need of able bodied volunteers to work a 4 hour shift daily Monday – Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Please call our Pantry Operations Manager at 847-662-1340 ex. 5 if you can work one or all of these days. Volunteers will help distribute food to pantry visitors at the front counter or great customers and do data entry in computer tracking system. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Thanks for helping COOL to Feed the Hungry!

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McHenry Counties

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COOL Central Offices
800 W. Glen Flora Ave.
Waukegan IL 60085
Phone: 847.662.1340
Fax: 847-662-1255
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Pantry East Waukegan
800 W. Glen Flora Avenue
Waukegan IL 60085
847.662.1230

Hours:
Monday-Friday
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

call 847.662.1230 for details

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Family Housing Program
800 W. Glen Flora Avenue
Waukegan IL 60085
call 847.662-1340
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