COOL Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance to families in need, aiming to reduce hunger and homelessness while promoting personal growth and self-sufficiency.
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Food Pantry
Located in Waukegan, Illinois, the COOL Food Pantry provides a four-day emergency supply of groceries to thousands of Lake County residents each month. The pantry accommodates special dietary needs, offering sugar-free, gluten-free, low-salt items, and baby products. Visitors can access the pantry once every 30 days, with proof of identity required for all household members
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Family Housing Program:
Since 1988, this program has offered rent and utility-paid housing for up to 12 months to homeless families. Participants receive case management, life skills training, counseling, and other support services to facilitate a transition to self-sufficient living. Families are expected to maintain employment, save money, and engage in educational and personal development activities during their stay.
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Veterans Assistance
Each month, the COOL Food Pantry assists over 130 veterans by providing large grocery boxes filled with toiletries, paper goods, and personal care items—essentials not covered by food stamps. Community support through donations of these items is vital to this mission.
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