Holiday Resources for Assistance

Dear Families,

With this season being very hard for many families, along with WFH being unable to host FosterPalooza this season, we have devoted our efforts to compiling some alternative resources for struggling families to receive assistance.

Below are some resources and information on them:

November & December:

Recovery Community Center of Joliet - Free Meals

FREE MEALS ALL MONTH AT RCCJ! 

We know times are tough — especially for those who’ve lost access to LINK support — so RCCJ is serving free meals every day at 11:00 AM until the food is gone. 

No sign-up needed. Just stop by, share a meal, and connect with community.

 Recovery Community Center of Joliet

180 S. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60436

If you’d like to donate or provide a meal, please reach out at 815-660-0325. Together, we make sure no one goes hungry.

December:

Chanooka Wish - Multiple Programs: See below

If you are in need of winter warm wear such as coats, hats and scarves. Reach out to the foundation who can help as they have items available to help keep you warm this winter!

Holiday applications are available on their website www.chanookawf.org

Christmas application DUE November 24

Helping Heavy Hearts

Christmas Assistance Application - for low-income or struggling families in Will Co IL to receive gifts for their children through community kindness.

Application can be found at the Joliet Hope Center; a local ministry combatting food insecurity in our area. Please check the bulletin board, or front desk for the flyer. This organization is a fantastic resource for families in need and HHH encourages all followers to become a member of their food giving mission. 

USPS Operation Santa

Deadline for children to write a letter to Santa must be postmarked December 6th

• Chance for others to adopt the letter and send gifts

Website link: https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/

We hope these resources can help your family this holiday season. Please reach out to us if you have any additional needs.

Will Find Hope