The Joliet Hope Center is not a food bank or a food pantry but a private non-profit 501(c)(3) community assistance ministry allowing people both working and not working to obtain food and household items that have been greatly discounted. It offers a long-term self-sufficiency solution to families struggling to fulfill their basic needs.

MorningStar Mission Ministries is a non-denominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor. We do this by providing food for the hungry, clothing for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the Gospel of Jesus Christ for all.

The ministry has been inspired by God to show love, compassion and bring hope to the poor, needy and hurting people of Nicaragua through feeding centers, training and employing nationals, providing clothing, toiletries, school supplies, Christmas gifts, etc, pastor retreats and training, church plants, Nursing Home ministry and the Gospel.