Central Illinois Foodbank to distribute Thanksgiving food in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The Central Illinois Foodbank will distribute Thanksgiving food at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Nov. 18.

At noon, the food bank will be giving out frozen turkeys, Thanksgiving boxes with shelf-stable foods and produce boxes while supplies last. Food will be given out in a drive-through method, so guests should clear out the back seat or trunk of their vehicle for food items.

The main gate will be closed. Guests will have to enter through Gate 6 off Taintor Road and then follow volunteer instructions to receive food.

The Central Illinois Foodbank said this event was made possible through support from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, MK Kellner Foodservice, Friend-In-Deed, Steve and Jodie Koch, Bill and Carole Roberts, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.