sUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH (FORMERLY OPEN ACCESS)
SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH (FORMERLY OPEN ACCESS)
ABOUT SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH
Suburban Access Outreach was founded in 2013 as Open Access. As of 7/1/25 we have re-named our organization to
SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH.
Everything we do is FREE to the individuals and families we serve and we rely 100% on donations & grants to provide needed items. We are a program of Suburban Access which is a 501C3 nonprofit.
The mission of Suburban Access Outreach is to care for those who need basic items, educate, advocate, and provide a gateway to services that meet the needs of individuals in communities where access to vital services is limited.
We provide access to food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products and links to needed resources.
HOW WE HELP
FREE Clothing Closets
Suburban Access Outreach provides the underserved community with clothing, toiletries, coats, socks & shoes. Get the schedule of open closets in our area at subacc.org
Sarah’s Soles
We have partnered with The Sarah Ryan Foundation to make new shoes available to children and adults who are referred to us through our partnering agencies.
Food Assistance Program
We provide a weekly bag of nutritious, nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food to children to ensure they have enough food on the weekends when they can't depend on school meals to avoid hunger.
Emergency Response
We partner with community agencies and other nonprofits to provide emergency response to individuals and families experiencing crisis or sudden loss.
OTHER PROGRAMS
FOOD PROGRAM FOR KIDS
EMERGENCY CLOTHING CLOSET
PUBLIC CLOTHING CLOSETS
SARAH'S SOLES - NEW SHOE PROGRAM
PERSONAL CARE PACKS
FEMININE HYGIENE BAGS
BIRTHDAY BOXES
1000 TURKEY GIVEAWAY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TURKEY GIVEAWAY
Turkey Giveaway
Every year, We provide complete Thanksgiving meals to 1000 families!
We know this does not solve the food inequities in our area, but we hope it shines a light on the problem of hunger and provides much-needed relief and joy during the holiday season. This couldn't happen without all the generous volunteers and donations!
New shoes for all!!!
Through our partnership with THE SARAH RYAN FOUNDATION, we are able to provide new shoes to individuals in need.
It happens too often... A family is referred to us, they come into shop and we have shoes for some of the family, but not all. We will now be able to provide new shoes to these families!
Another thank you to the Flossmoor Service League for providing a grant to purchase more shoes, socks and underwear.
We are so grateful to both organizations!
FEEDING SCHOOL KIDS
FEEDING KIDS THROUGH OUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Open Access provides nutritious, nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food to children and their families. We ensure students have enough food on the weekends when they can't depend on school meals to avoid hunger.
Do a fundraiser and help us collect food or donate to help fund this need.
SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH (FORMERLY OPEN ACCESS)
HOMEWOOD CLOTHING CLOSET
Homewood Clothing Closet
The closet in Homewood is meant to be a jumpstart for clients in need. It gives them the opportunity to establish a baseline, or foundation, of essential items. Items like shoes, socks, underwear, jeans, coats, etc.
PUBLIC CLOTHING CLOSETS
ILLINOIS
Open to the public, we offer drop-in clothing closets at three locations in Illinois.
Stop in and shop, all items are FREE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
4800 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471
1st Saturday 9-10:30
First Reformed Church
15924 South Park Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
2nd Saturday - 9 - 11
4th Thursday - 4 - 6
St. John’s Lutheran Church
4247 183rd St,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
4th Saturday 9am - 11am
INDIANA PUBLIC CLOTHING CLOSET
INDIANA
Ascension Lutheran School
1150 W. 49th Ave. Gary, IN 46408
3rd Saturday - 9 - 11
THIS LOCATION WILL OPEN AGAIN OCTOBER 18, 2025
MONTHLY FEMININE HYGIENE BAGS
Free to anyone who needs this
We collect feminine hygiene products all year long, to provide this basic need to our clients and partnering agencies. Did you know that the LINK card cannot be used to purchase feminine hygiene items!?
- Bag of Pads
- Bag of Tampons/liners/pads
- Teen Bag
These are free for Individuals or other nonprofits.
Imagine you cant afford to get a cake for a loved ones birthday?! This is a reality for some, so we are happy to provide this small but meaningful Party in a box!
Each box includes:
Cake Mix & Frosting - Birthday Card - Balloons & Banner - Candles - 1 can of Sprite...
Use the Sprite instead of eggs, oil and water! We tried it and it's delicious!
This is a fun and easy fundraiser or collection your group can do. Collect the items and then put together the party bags!!! We share with clients and other non-profits.
HYGIENE PRODUCT NEEDS
We are always in need of travel sized items. We will also take any larger sized items too! We share these items with other non-profits and the community including the homeless population. Please take a look at the list we created on Amazon. Thanks you!
SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH (FORMERLY OPEN ACCESS)
CLOTHING DONATIONS
What types of things can you bring?
- Clothing & Outerwear
- Gently worn shoes
- Purses & Accessories
- All sizes from baby - adult XXXL
Items should be:
- New or gently worn
- No stains or tears
- No older than 5 years
- Clean
- Folded in a bag, box or on a hanger
Donations can be dropped off Mon- Fri, 9-4:30
Please bring in smaller bags to make it easier for our volunteers.
900 Maple Ave. Homewood. (Bin is on the right)
Grab a tax letter if you need one, they are located on the left of the inside door at SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH.
SUBURBAN ACCESS OUTREACH (FORMERLY OPEN ACCESS)
