We Provide the Support
Our Veterans Deserve
At Midwest Veterans Closet, veterans and active-duty military personnel will find a bountiful choice of nutritious food and gently used clothing and household goods…all available to them at no cost.
We Provide the Support
Our Veterans Deserve
At Midwest Veterans Closet, veterans and active-duty military personnel will find a bountiful choice of nutritious food and gently used clothing and household goods…all available to them at no cost.
Our Mission
We Serve Those Who First Served Us
Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel will find a selection of food, household items, durable goods, and clothing available for free at Midwest Veterans Closet. Our stock is rotated throughout the day, ensuring that high quantities are available whenever you stop by to shop! We’re open from 11:00am-3:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Those wanting to shop at the closet need only to bring their veteran, military, or dependent ID.
Food Pantry
Shoppers can expect to choose from a number of different product categories including shelf stable foods, fresh baked goods, fresh and frozen meats, refrigerated produce, and produce straight from Midwest Veteran’s Closet’s garden.
Clothing and Home
Midwest Veterans Closet collects new and gently used items including clothing, kitchen supplies, bed and bathroom items, home decor, seasonal decorations, and cleaning and health and beauty supplies for our clients.
Our Impact
2,100
Veterans/Active Duty Military, and their Families Assisted Every Month
23,000
Volunteer Hours Given in 2025
502,445
Pounds of Food Distributed in 2025
7
Veterans Employed through Vets Serving Vets in 2025
Upcoming Events
Fall Festival on October 24
Fall Festival October 24, 2026 11:00am-2:00pm 1720 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL Games, Prizes, Face Painting, Music, Hot Dogs, Pumpkins and More! Must have Military, Veteran or Dependent ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. Come and join the fun!
Mobile Market on October 1, 2026
Midwest Veterans Closet continues its monthly Mobile Market Food Distribution on Thursday, October 1. Active-duty military, veterans, and their families may use their military ID to pick up a special selection of grocery items from Northern Illinois Food Bank. Midwest...
Mobile Market on September 3, 2026
Midwest Veterans Closet is expanding its Mobile Market Food Distribution to a regular monthly event beginning on Thursday, September 3. As before, active-duty military, veterans, and their families may use their military ID to pick up a special selection of grocery...
Our Mission
Midwest Veterans Closet enhances the lives of veterans, active-duty military, and their families by being a comprehensive resource for the well-being of the veteran and military community.