In compliance with the Illinois HOUSE Act, Lake Forest College is committed to supporting students who may be experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
The Higher Education Housing and Opportunities Act (HOUSE) is designed to support students pursuing higher education by helping to reduce housing instability and provide support services to students.
Resources
Food Assistance Programs and Free Food Banks/Pop-Ups
- Northern Illinois Food Bank-North Suburban Center 13950 W Business Center Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Community Action Partnership of Lake County-Pop-Up Curbside Food. 2424 Hingston St, Waukegan, IL 60085
- SNAP Benefits: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Cash Assistance and Healthcare Coverage Application. For even more info, check out the College Snap Project.
- PADS Lake County: Resource that provides a day resource center, emergency housing and supportive housing.
- United Way of Lake County (211): Resource that can help with housing, food, crisis help, financial support, legal assistance, etc.
- Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center- Crisis Care Program
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, please contact the Dean of Students’ office at campuslife@lakeforest.edu.
If you need access to on-campus housing during academic breaks, please contact the Dean of Students’ Office at campuslife@lakeforest.edu.