Basic Needs Resources

At Aurora University, we understand that life can sometimes present unexpected challenges. If you’re struggling to meet essential needs like food, housing, or clothing, support is available. Explore the community-based resources below to help you stay healthy, secure, and focused on your success both in and out of the classroom.

Clothing Assistance

Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
Location: 110 Jericho Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-2127

Goodwill
Location: 1543 Mesa Ln., Aurora, Illinois 60502
Phone: 630-631-5818

Hope Chest
Location: 36 N. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, Illinois 60505
Phone: 630-723-3436

Salvation Army
Location: 550 Redwood Dr., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-7265

Sweet Charity
Location: 3450 Montgomery Rd. #11, Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: 630-820-0447

Food Assistance

Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
Location: 110 Jericho Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-2127

Holy Angels Food Pantry
Location: 204 S. Russell Ave., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-2478

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
Location: 834 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-5431

Salvation Army
Location: 550 Redwood Dr., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-7265

Two Rivers Food Pantry
Location: 1661 Landmark Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-264-1444

Housing Assistance

Hesed House
Location: 659 S. River St., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-2156

Lazarus Housing
Location: 214 Walnut St., St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Phone: 630-587-2144

Lifespring Center (women’s and children’s housing)
Location: 517 College Ave. Unit 102, Aurora, Illinois 60505
Phone: 630-851-0187

Master’s Touch (men’s housing)
Location: 215 E. New York St., Aurora, Illinois 60505
Phone: 630-892-4239

Mutual Ground (women's housing)
Location: 418 Oak Ave., Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: 630-897-0084

The Neighbor Project
Location: 32 S. Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 60505
Phone: 630-906-9400

Questions?

If you need additional assistance, please contact Justin West, executive director of the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action/chief diversity officer, at 630-844-5142 or juwest@aurora.edu.