A community-run pantry and closet offering food, clothing, and dignity to Batavia neighbors in need.

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Founded: 1981, by local churches in Batavia to respond to food insecurity.

Structure: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, largely volunteer-run — about 80% of the work is done by volunteers.
Scale of Service:
- Serves over 1,200 individuals (350+ families) each month.
- About 35% of clients are children and 12% are seniors.
Volunteer Hours: Around 11,000 volunteer hours per year (~900 hours per month) are needed to operate.
Staffing: Only 1 full-time and 4 part-time staff; the rest of the work is covered by community volunteers.

Food Pantry – Clients may shop once per month for food and essentials.
Clothes Closet – Clients may shop twice per month for clothing and small household goods.
Uses a Client Choice model (like a grocery store) to reduce waste and preserve dignity.
Community Support: Partnerships with Aldi, Jewel, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market, Fruitful Yield, and Meijer provide food rescue donations.
Financials & Efficiency: Every $1 donated can be turned into $8 worth of food through buying power with the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

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Your donation today transforms hunger into hope—help a neighbor in Batavia put food on the table and dignity in their hands.

When you give to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, you are directly supporting over 1,200 of our neighbors every month—including children, seniors, and families who are simply going through a difficult time.
Every dollar you donate stretches far—thanks to our partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, $1 can be turned into $8 worth of nutritious food.
Beyond groceries, your gift provides warm clothing, personal care items, and most importantly, dignity, as families shop in a welcoming, client-choice model that feels like a real store.
Powered by volunteers and grounded in compassion since 1981, this organization ensures your generosity goes directly to those in need. By donating, you’re not only meeting immediate needs—you’re strengthening the fabric of our community, making sure no neighbor has to face hardship alone.