Advent season will be upon us soon, and we want to start a revolving resource list that may provide Hope, bring Joy, instill Peace, and encompass LOVE. For those families who need additional support this holiday season, we have shared a few programs that may be helpful to specific needs. We hope to grow this list, and ask that if you are reading this newsletter, and know of additional resources, please reach out to your student’s counselor. We will add that information to our resource list to share with families. Thank you!
Food Resources
Aldi Feast for 10 for $40
https://www.aldi.us/products/thanksgiving/feast-for-10/k/259
Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/locations/maple-morgan-park-community-food-pantry/
AH Ministries Store
https://www.almosthomechicago.org/ah-store
Gas and Grocery Giveaway
Saturday, November 22, 2025 (while supplies last)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871847908493228/posts/1139860651691951/
Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood Turkey Give-A-Way
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Calvary Baptist Church Turkey Giveaway Facebook
Support Groups
Christmas without Cancer
"Christmas Without Cancer" is a non-profit organization that provides emotional, physical, and financial support to families in the Chicago Southland area who are battling cancer.
https://christmaswithoutcancer.org/
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon is a mutual support group for people who have been affected by a loved one's drinking. Alateen is a similar family group that supports young people who live with or who have been affected by alcohol.
https://al-anon.org/
Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Group Locator
https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/