Welcome to Senator Cristina Castro's legislative website

ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro announced that applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program to benefit fire departments and ambulance services in the 22nd District.

“It is crucial to ensure fire departments have the resources they need to protect our communities,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “The Small Equipment Grant Program is an excellent opportunity for fire departments to apply for additional funding.”

ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State to offer Elgin residents the opportunity to renew their driver’s licenses, purchase license plate stickers and more at a location easily accessible within the community.

“Mobile DMV events provide residents with the opportunity to receive DMV services with ease,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Spots are limited so I encourage residents to call my office to reserve an appointment.”

ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro announced new funding is available under the Illinois Grocery Initiative through the New Stores in Food Deserts, Equipment Upgrades and Grocery Rescue grant programs – representing a $26 million effort to address food deserts and prevent grocery store closures in communities across the state.

“Providing access to fresh and healthy foods is crucial,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “The Illinois Grocery Initiative is helping to prevent food insecurity, eliminate food deserts and prioritize nutrition in our community.”

Geneva

Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 443-6910
Mondays: Fridays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sundays: Closed

Elgin

Food for Greater Elgin
1553 Commerce Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 931-9330
Monday: 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 11 AM
Wednesday: 11 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

South Elgin Community United Methodist Church
400 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 931-0563
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Hours: 9:30 AM – Noon, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Care Center at Bethesda Church of God in Christ
454 Hickory Pl.
Elgin, IL, 60120
(847) 888-2209

All Peoples InterFaith Food Pantry
256 E. Chicago St.
Elgin, 60120
(847) 741-2329
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Community Crisis Center Emergency Pantry
37 S. Geneva St.
Elgin, IL, 60120
(847) 742-4088
Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hanover Park

Hanover Township
7431 Astor Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday and Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed

Carpentersville

D300 Food Pantry
100 Cleveland Ave., Door #20
Carpentersville, IL, 60110
(847) 783-7030
Tuesdays 8 AM to 9:30 AM and 6 PM to 7:30 PM, and Wednesdays 11 AM to 1 PM
Pantry shopping every Wednesday evening from 5 PM to 7 PM and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8PM.

D300 Food Pantry
21 North Washington St.,
Carpentersville IL
Tuesdays 8 AM to 9:30 AM and 6 PM to 7:30 PM, and Wednesdays 11 AM to 1 PM
Pantry shopping every Wednesday evening from 5 PM to 7 PM and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8PM.