Food Pantries | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141
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.
DD214 Photo ID Additional documentation may be required.
Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Veterans Legal Clinic
Mental Health
Food Pantry
Main
24 Hour Nurse
Fax
Veteran's Crisis Line
Program Specialist
Caregiver Support Program
English, Spanish
(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.
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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**
09/26/2025
211 DuPage County
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. **Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**