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It is the mission of the Humanitarian Service Project to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty brings to needy seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL without distinction of gender, race, creed, caste, or color.

      The Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) started in Karole Kettering's back bedroom in 1979 with the purpose of helping needy families during the Christmas season in the DuPage County area by providing them with an abundance of groceries and gifts.  The Christmas Offering still continues today providing 100 impoverished families with 4 weeks of groceries, frozen meats, fresh produce and gifts for all the children. In 2006, we distributed 23 tons of food and 12 tons of Christmas gifts. 

       The Senior Citizen Project grew out of that initial effort in 1982 as a commitment was made to help those in need all year long.  This project focuses on helping the many needy senior citizens living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL.  The Senior Citizen Project delivers over 80 pounds of nutritious food, which includes: fresh produce, frozen meat, fresh bread, and five bags of non-perishable food. They also receive household products, personal care items, and special gifts from their Secret Pal. All of these items are delivered right to the homes of needy seniors each month at no cost to them. 

       The Children's Birthday Project was started in 1992 to reach the youngest poor in the surrounding communities to help make a needy child's birthday a truly memorable occasion.  Each child receives a package sent to their home in time for their birthday, which includes: four new toys, four new books, one new game, party supplies, school supplies, stuffed animals, and other filler gifts such as yo-yo's, playing cards, matchbox cars, and bubble solution.  At Christmas, these children also receive gifts from their very own wish-list sent to them.

        Feed the Kids started in Summer 2004 to provide impoverished families in the area with a grocery delivery during the months of June, July & August. Each family receives at least 250 pounds of food each month. Included in the deliveries are non-perishable food, fresh produce, fresh bread, meat, and dairy products.

        All of our programs are fueled by the love and generosity of local clubs, schools, businesses, churches and individuals who contribute both financially and through volunteering. We are committed to having the support we receive at HSP be meaningful and empowering by creating a wonderful environment for volunteers of all ages, as well as by effectively using financial contributions that we receive to impact DuPage and Kane's poor in the most significant manner possible.

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