Helmar Lutheran Food Pantry

Helmar Lutheran Church Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization located at 11935 Lisbon Road in rural Newark, Illinois, dedicated to collecting, storing, and distributing food to residents in need throughout Kendall County and surrounding areas. The pantry has been operating for seventeen years and provides fresh produce, dairy, and protein to low-income families, seniors, unemployed individuals, and others facing food insecurity. Hours of operation are the second Friday of each month from 5–7 p.m. and the fourth Monday from 3–5 p.m., with proof of residency required to participate.