Homeless Drop In Centers | Wayside Cross Ministries - Elgin Wayside Center

Provides one meal during the day for those experiencing homelessness or struggling with basic needs. Additional services and amenities such as showers and laundry services are available to those visitors who register for motivational case evaluation and periodic assessment in order to continue coming to the center and getting access to amenities such as showers and laundry services. Not an overnight shelter.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/05/2024

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

453 Fremont Street, Elgin, IL 60120

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; Summer Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm.

Voice

847-695-4405

Main

Application process

(1) Walk in during morning hours to receive one meal, must leave by 12:30 pm (2) To receive other services and amenities, visitors must call 847-695-4405 to register and enter into an agreement to receive case evaluation and periodic assessments.

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Photo ID; Additional documents may be required.

Eligibility

Persons experiencing homelessness or in need of a meal.

Languages

English

Agency info

Wayside Cross Ministries

A Christian ministry that serves at risk adults and youth through the provision of education, job training and assistance, shelter and transitional housing programs, spiritual development, substance abuse services and recreational activities.