ABOUT US
DOING GOOD WHEREVER WE CAN!
Suburban Access Outreach (formerly Open Access) was founded in 2013 and is a program of Suburban Access, a 501C3 nonprofit.
The mission of Suburban Access Outreach is simple: We exist to fill the gaps in underserved communities. We do this by distributing essential items, and providing needed support to those individuals and families who need it most. We strive to advocate and provide a gateway to services where access to vital support is limited.
HOW WE HELP
- FOOD PROGRAM FOR KIDS
- 1000 TURKEY GIVEAWAY
- EMERGENCY CLOTHING CLOSET
- PUBLIC CLOTHING CLOSETS
- SARAH'S SOLES - NEW SHOE PROGRAM
- PERSONAL CARE PACKS
- FEMININE HYGIENE BAGS
- BIRTHDAY PARTY BAGS
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FEEDING SCHOOL KIDS
FEEDING KIDS THROUGH OUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Suburban Access Outreach 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.
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!
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.
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
Closed October 11, 2025
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 bag!
Each bag 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, but 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. Thank you!
