Community Hope Center

The Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills, IL is a non-for-profit, volunteer based charity operating as a food pantry and crisis center since April 4, 1988. The Center was established to benefit families, children, and those who are less fortunate with programs that meet their diverse needs. During the past decade the Center has been providing thousands of tons of food, clothing, and furniture to the needy throughout our extended community.

No downturn is anticipated regarding people’s needs in these tough economic times. The demand for assistance is causing the Hope Center’s programs to expand at an alarming rate. Currently the Center is helping between 2,000 to 2,500 people per month. Weekly, four thousand pounds of food is distributed to those in need from the Center’s food pantry.

No one who comes to CHC for food is ever turned away, and as they are waiting in line, they are welcome to take as many clothes, furniture, and household items as they need. In addition, Christian counselors offer them prayer and Bible-based counseling. The Hope Center has seen many people give their lives to Christ as a result of this intervention.

CHC also offers a free medical clinic once a week and provides training in computers and other skills that will give individuals a hand up into the work force.

Community Hope Center always needs and welcomes volunteers. Contact Director Lyn Cloninger at 259-0959 or hope@hopecenters.com or visit their website for more information.