Food Pantries | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

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.

Required documents

DD214 Photo ID Additional documentation may be required.

Hours

Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

708-202-2959

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Program Specialist

800-273-8255

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Veteran's Crisis Line

708-202-3800

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24 Hour Nurse

708-202-2002

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Mental Health

312-564-2365

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Veterans Legal Clinic

708-202-4487

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Food Pantry

708-202-8387

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Main

708-202-8131

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Caregiver Support Program

708-202-3755

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Fax

Websitehttps://www.hines.va.gov/

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

(1) Contact Hines VA Food Pantry Staff at 708-202-4487 or [email protected] (2) Complete intake/registration at the pantry to receive client card. (3) Present client card at future pantry visits.

Fees

None

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. **Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**

Date of Last Formal Update

09/26/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

What's Here

Food Pantries

Providing organization

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital