Glen-Ed Pantry — Local services in Edwardsville

A far cry from helpful. Quite embarrassing actually. Long story short through a recent turn of events I have been living in my vehicle while waiting to be accepted into my new living situation. And I was given a pamphlet from dhs that clearly states "homeless service resource guide" where it states Glen ED pantry as a service. I came here seeking a small food box to get me through the few days I have left here in Edwardsville, as a homeless individual. As I tell the woman in the office about by situation she was quick to talk over me and tell me repeatedly that I needed to have proof of residence here in Edwardsville or they couldn't help me. After finally getting out that I only needed a day or two's worth of supplies she adamantly told me that this was a one time thing, and that I needed to "get a job, and a house" then reluctantly went to tell the older men in the pantry to make a box. I followed out of the room and around the corner where I hear the lady I spoke to tell the men and they proceed to crack a joke at my expense and all share a laugh. Embarrassed I...

They are rude and pick and chose who they want to help I’m a college student with limited resources I reached out for assistance and they told me to ask my college my college only offers toiletries and can goods that are donated by other students and no eggs or dairy or protein is provided by the school and I then told them my school pantry was closed because it was and she was rude and I told her they only offer can goods and she told me I’m sorry I hope you can figure something out it really seem like she genuinely didn’t want to help me so I decided not to go...

Very kind and helpful people nor used to having to get help like this and never felt less than or put down, I always left feeling very grateful and with more than enough to get me through! I never thought all the years I gave to the Pantry I would need it but never think it can never happen to you you just don’t know. Thank you God they...