The Pantry of Rich Township 501c3

The Pantry of
Rich Township 501(c)(3)

Leonard Robinson Administration Center

22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471

Tel (708) 228- 5035 • cflowers@richtownship.org

About The Pantry of Rich Township

Our Mission

To provide nutritious food to individuals and families in the Rich Township community experiencing food insecurity. We are deeply grateful to our generous financial and in-kind donors, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and staff who make our mission possible.

Our Vision

To offer a welcoming, respectful, and compassionate environment where individuals and families receive the food support they need—with dignity and care, tailored to their unique circumstances.

Our Core Values

Our values guide everything we do:

Commitment to Excellence – We ensure the highest quality of food and services today, while preparing for a sustainable tomorrow.
Collaboration – We work closely with partners, volunteers, staff, and community leaders to achieve our shared mission.
Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of food sourcing and distribution.
Stewardship – We responsibly manage the time, talent, and funds entrusted to us by our valued supporters.

How to Support

You can help meet the basic needs of your neighbors by becoming a donor. The Pantry of Rich Township relies on the generosity of individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations to continue its work. To learn more about how you can help, please contact us at cflowers@richtownship.org or call 708-998-1732.

Fundraising

Throughout the year, the pantry hosts or participates in various fundraising events. If your organization would like to host a fundraiser, please reach out to the Development Officer, Cathy Flowers.

Donations

Donations can be made by cash, check, or in-kind. Every gift makes a difference. Donations help us purchase food and essential supplies for families in need.

Monetary

Cash Donations can be made securely using the link below. After clicking on the link, follow the instructions.

Checks can be mailed to:

The Pantry of Rich Township Inc.

22013 Governors Highway

Richton Park, IL 60471

Attn: Cathy Flowers

Matching Gifts

Does your company match your charitable gifts? Contact your Human Resources department to possibly double the impact of your donation.

Food & In-kind Donations

We welcome all non-expired, unopened food and personal care items. You can also organize a food drive through your school, workplace, church, or organization.

Food Donation Guidelines:

• Items must have a current “best by” or “use by” date
• All items must be unopened and in original packaging
• Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Food

• Non-perishable canned, boxed, and dry goods
• Fresh vegetables and fruits
• Juice (canned, plastic, or boxed)
• Low-fat, low-sodium, and low-sugar food items

In-Kind

• Baby formula and food
• Disposable diapers (infant and adult – all sizes)
• Personal care products: soap, lotion, toothpaste, razors, etc.
• Paper products
• Ziplock bags (quart and gallon-sized)

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The Pantry of Rich Township

Founded in 1984, the Rich Township food pantry began as a small township initiative. Today, it serves thousands of families across the ten municipalities within Rich Township, including all or parts of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park.

Recognizing the growing need for food assistance, the Township established The Pantry of Rich Township, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, in 2016 to expand the pantry’s capacity and impact.

Cathy Flowers

Development Officer 501(c)(3)

Office: 708-228-5035

Cell: 708-998-1732 cflowers@richtownship.org

Volunteer

Time is a precious gift. Volunteers sharing their time and their talents are integral to the work of the Food Pantry. With a small full-time staff, we rely heavily on volunteers to accomplish our mission. The Pantry would not exist without the help of Community Volunteers.

Volunteers repackage food, shelf inventory, pack bags, distribute food, greet, and assist in organizing food drives. They also help plan fundraisers, walk to help STOP HUNGER, set up and run Free Produce Day, and much more.

Please call Riette at 708-228-5032 to volunteer or for more information.

The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc

22013 Governors Highway

Richton Park, IL 60471

Food Pantry Coordinator

Riette Woods

Office: 708-228-5032

Cell: 708-748-6722

rwoods@richtownship.org

Development Officer 501(c)(3)

Cathy Flowers

Office: 708-228-5035

Cell: 708-998-1732

cflowers@richtownship.org

“Building a Stronger Community, One Meal at a Time”

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The Pantry of Rich Township 501(c)(3)

The Pantry of
Rich Township 501(c)(3)