Food Pantries | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Provides food for veterans either in the Auditorium of Building 9. Food is distributed during listed hours, or until all available food is distributed. Eligible Veterans can pick up food a maximum of 2 times a month.
Categories
Physical Address
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141
Hours
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Website
Application process
(1) Contact Hines VA Food Pantry Staff at 708-202-4487 or [email protected] (2) Complete intake/registration to receive client card (3) Present client card at future pantry visits
Fee
None
Required documents
DD214; Photo ID; Additional documentation may be required.
Eligibility
Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Current and former members of Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty and completed the full period for which they were ordered may also be eligible; Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980 or entered active duty after October 16, 1981 must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty.
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans.