Thornton Township Food And General Assistance Center

The Thornton Township Food Assistance Center, located at 15340 Page Avenue in Harvey, Illinois, is a government-operated program dedicated to combating food insecurity within the township. The center distributes over 1,000 nutritious food boxes weekly—totaling nearly 50,000 meals annually—through curbside pickup services and operates a senior food delivery program. Beyond food assistance, the center also provides volunteer opportunities where recipients can develop job skills, obtain food safety certifications, and OSHA credentials while serving their community.