91快活林 is committed to providing resources for students in all aspects of life. We ensure basic needs are available for students, allowing continued success in the classroom. The following resources help students obtain food benefits from local partners, including the College.
Kody's Cupboard was started in 2019 by College staff and the Board of Trustees to provide supplemental resources to alleviate hunger and meet basic needs for the Kishwaukee College community.
Kody鈥檚 Cupboard is open from 9 am-2 pm on Tuesdays for walk-ins, C1120, or curbside pickup at the Student Center drive in front of Door 6. Orders must be submitted by Monday at 12:00 pm. Orders placed after 12:00 pm will not be available until the following week unless notified otherwise.
Please email studentlife@kish.edu to explore other options if you are unable to attend the pickup or have transportation challenges.
Current 91快活林 students, students enrolled in Illinois High School Diploma classes, and students enrolled in English as a Second Language classes.
Non-perishable food items and feminine hygiene products are available.
To place an order for Kody's Cupboard, please fill out our to complete your request.
Kody's Cupboard provides meal kits during holidays throughout the year. Check back for current listings.
My Express Pantry
provides a free online shopping guide for groceries in the DeKalb and North Chicago areas.
SNAP
The Illinois Department of Human Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) is a food assistance program that helps people with low incomes buy food. Benefits can be used to purchase food items at grocery stores and convenience stores. Benefits are put on a LINK card. Your SNAP unit size is anyone you buy and prepare food with. It does not have to include everyone you live with.
The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to extend SNAP Benefits to qualified students.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
Eligible students can apply for benefits online at or contact your local office for more information.
DeKalb County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1629 Afton Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-895-8667
TTY: 866-322-8423
Fax: 815-895-8679
Ogle County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1001 Pines Road
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2166
TTY: 866-323-4144
Fax: 815-732-4223
91快活林 will host three upcoming information sessions for high school students interested in the Early College Program or Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA). The information sessions are open to current high school sophomores and juniors along with their parents/guardians.
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