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(WAND) - Helping hands across Central Illinois — WAND has put together a list of local food banks where you can find support or lend a hand this season.

This list is frequently updated. If you know of a food bank you would like to add, please email us at news@wandtv.com.

Cass 

  • Cass County Food Pantry, 210 S. Main, Virginia, IL; Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month; 217-473-5638

Champaign 

  • Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, 116 N. 1st St., Champaign; 217-607-1418, Hot lunch served 7 days a week 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Soup kitchen ONLY. Everyone welcome.
  • UniPlace Christian Church Community Dinner, 403 S Wright St., Champaign, 217-352-5118, Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Soup kitchen ONLY. When U of I classes are in session.
  • Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal, 208 W. University Ave., Champaign, 217-352-9827, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (or until sacks are gone) Sack meals ONLY. Everyone welcome.
  • Jubilee Café, Inside Community UCC, 805 S. 6th St., Champaign
    217-344-5091, Monday 5-6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
  • Church of the Brethren, 1210 N. Neil St. Champaign, 217-356-3852
    Call Monday to Wednesday and leave a message with the names and ages of everyone in the household. Pickup is Thursday and Friday. Everyone welcome.

  • Eat UP hosted by Uniting Pride, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Suite 121 Champaign, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome regardless of LGBTQ+ status or county.

  • Faith UMC Food Pantry, 1719 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign, 217-359-3631, Monday and Tuesday noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome.
  • Friends of Champaign County at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign, Enter on south side of building near ramp. Shopping style pantry, friendsofchampaigncounty.org, Sunday 1-3 p.m. (until food is gone) Everyone Welcome.
  • Grace Lutheran Church, 313 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign, 217-356-6232, Thursday 10 a.m. to noon, Everyone welcome.
  • Restoration Urban Ministries, 1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign, 217-355-2662, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Food box can be requested once every two weeks. Serves local community.
  • Salvation Army, 2212 N Market St. Champaign, 217-373-7832, Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ID required. Only serving Champaign County.
  • St. Vincent DePaul at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 405 W Clark St. Champaign, IL, 217-352-8748, One Saturday each month, By appointment only. Serving City of Champaign.
  • St. Luke CME 809 N 5th St., Champaign, Third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, Bring your own bags.
  • UniPlace Christian Church Food Pantry 403 S Wright St., Champaign, 217-352-5118, Wednesday, 1-3 pm, One bag per household. Everyone welcome.
  • Wesley Pantry at Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, Room M138 – (in M building) 217-344-1120, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Serving Champaign County.
  • Windsor Road Christian Church 2501 Windsor Rd. Champaign, 217-359-2122, Thursday, 4-6 p.m. 1st Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. Serving Champaign County.
  • Cornerstone Food Pantry, 1101 E Colorado Ave, Urbana 217-402-2045 Last Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m. No hot food services. Delivery services available upon request for individuals who are bedridden, disabled, or otherwise unable to pick up groceries. Call 217-402-2045 for delivery. Everyone welcome.
  • Hope Center Food Pantry, 1802 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, 217-607-5654 Wednesday 10 a.m. noon, and 5-6 p.m.
  • St. Vincent DePaul at St. Patrick Church 708 W. Main St., Urbana (South Entrance) 217-367-2665, Tuesday and Thursday 4-5 p.m. Proof of residency required. Serving Champaign County.
  • Wesley Evening Pantry at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1203 W Green St. Urbana, 217-344-1120, Thursday 5-7 p.m. Serving Champaign County.
  • Community Service Center of North Champaign County, 520 E. Wabash, Ste 1., Rantoul, 217-893-1530, Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Serving Champaign County
  • Cultivadores Pantry, 555 S. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, Serving Rantoul and surrounding areas (services available in Spanish and English). Everyone welcome.
  • Mahomet Helping Hands, 203 E. Adams #2., Mahomet, 217-586-3392, 3rd Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m. Serving Mahomet and Seymour
  • Rantoul First UMC, 200 S. Century Blvd., Rantoul, 217-892-2130, 2nd Wednesday, 5-7pm, Last Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Serving Rantoul, Ludlow, Thomasboro, Fisher, Gifford, Penfield and surrounding areas.
  • St. Patrick Food Pantry, 113 N Bourne St, Tolono, 217-621-5694, Monday 5-6:30 p.m., Friday 9-10:30 a.m., Everyone welcome.
  • St. Paul Lutheran Church, 108 E Church St., Gifford, 217-568-7196, Emergency pantry, by appointment only. Everyone welcome.
  • The Giving Place, 113 N. Bourne St., Tolono, 217-485-3610, Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Serves anyone living in the Unity Unit 7 school district. Everyone welcome.

Christian

  • Dinner Seasoned with Love 7 Soup Kitchen, 930 Haner Ave. Taylorville, 217-825-6824, 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Senior Citizens of Christian County Senior Meals, 701 W Adams St. Taylorville, 217-824-4263, Monday to Friday

Coles

  • Ashmore Food Pantry, 212 N. Oakland Road, Ashmore, 217-549-3493 Open 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 9-11 a.m., Can visit once a month, Must be a resident of Ashmore, Kansas, or Westfield 
  • Catholic Charities Blessings Food Pantry, 4217 DeWitt Ave, Mattoon, 217-235-0420, Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Can visit once every 30 days, Must have Photo ID and proof of Coles County residency 
  • Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry, 990 W. State Street, Charleston, 217-348-3030, Mon/Wed/Fri: 1:30-4 p.m., Th: 5:30-7 p.m., Can visit once every 30 days Bring: Photo ID and proof of Coles County residency.
  • Newman Center, 500 Roosevelt Ave., Charleston, 217-348-0188, Monday: 3-4:30 p.m., Can visit once a week, Must have a valid Panther ID Card 
  • Mattoon Christian Church, 221 N. 19th Street, Mattoon, 217-234-3777, Tues. and Thurs.: 2:30-7 p.m., Fri: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Can visit once every 30 days, Must have Photo ID and proof of Coles County residency 
  • Mattoon Community Food Center, 600 Moultrie Ave, Mattoon, 217-258-8321, Mon, Wed, Fri: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thurs.: 6-8 p.m., Can visit once every 30 days, Must have Photo ID and proof of Coles County residency 
  • Soup Stop, 2125 Harrison Ave., Charleston, 217-345-7264, Lunches served Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
  • The Haven (Formerly known as PADS) 1812 Western Ave., Mattoon, 217-234-7237, Lunch served: Mon. to Sat.: 11 a.m., Sun.: noon, Dinner served: Sun. to Sat.: 7 p.m. 

Cumberland

  • The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc., 400 W Pleasant St, Greenup, Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed weekends; 800-252-1152

De Witt

  • Eastern Illinois Foodbank, 2405 North Shore Drive Urbana, 217-328-3663; Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to noon, closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Waynesville Christian Church: 4th Street Waynesville, IL, 217-949-4661
  • Dove’s Food Pantry, 803 W. Leander Clinton IL 61727, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Douglas

  • Arcola Food Pantry, 206 Egyptian Trail Road, Arcola, Thursday 1-4:30 p.m. & 2nd Saturday of the month 8-10 a.m.
  • SAM Food Pantry at Tuscola Methodist Church, UMC, 901 N Prairie St, Tuscola, Wednesdays from 7:30-10:15 a.m.
  • Arthur Southern Baptist Church Food Pantry, 530 N. Vine St. Arthur, 493-9755, Open second Saturday 9-11 a.m.
  • Arthur United Methodist Church Food Pantry and Community Meal, 128 E. Illinois St. Arthur, 543-3159, Open every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Villa Grove Little Free Pantry, 406 First St. Villa Grove, Girl Scout Project; take what you need, leave what you can anytime

Effingham

  • Catholic Charities, 1502 West Fayette Ave, Teutopolis, Website: cc.dio.org, Phone: 217-857-1458 Food Pantry Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:00 p.m., ID required- Limited to one time per month
  • Calvary Baptist Church, 600 West Fayette Ave, Effingham, Distribution is the 2nd Wednesday 4-6 p.m. Must reside in Effingham County, ID required. Call 217-342-6671 Monday 4-6 p.m., to register for a pickup.
  • St John’s Lutheran Church, 901 West Jefferson, Effingham, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 3-4pm, ID Required, 217-342-4334.
  • The Journey Church, Inside the Village Square Mall, Effingham, 2nd & 4th Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Enduring Freedom Ministries-Shumway Freedom House, 304 Southwest Street, Shumway, 217-240-0059, Groceries (monthly): 1st two Tues. 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays noon to 2 p.m., Last Saturday month 8:30 a.m. to noon. Perishables (daily): Mon/Tues/Wed 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (call first) No ID required
  • First Presbyterian Church- Blessing Box- next to Driveway, 600 W Temple Ave, Effingham, Bulk Donations: 217-342-6272, Blessing Box is open for Donations/Distribution 24/7, Limited to Perishables, toiletries, pet food

Ford 

  • Gibson Area Food Pantry 106 N Sangamon Ave., Gibson City, (at Shepherd’s Closet), By appointment only, Phone: 217-379-7860
  • Hands of Christ Food Pantry, 361 N Railroad Ave., Paxton, Food distributions Saturdays 9-11 a.m. and the second Tuesday of the month 4-5 p.m., Serving qualifying residents of Ford County
  • Gibson Area Food Pantry, 619 E First Street, Gibson City, (adjacent to GAH Elite) Food distributions second and fourth Saturdays of the month 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Phone: 217-771-4100, Serving qualifying residents of Ford County and GCMS school district

Logan

  • Atlanta Christian Church, 300 NE Third St. PO Box 427 Atlanta, IL 61723, Phone: 217-648-2464, Food Pantry open Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. for residents of Atlanta, McLean, Waynesville and Armington
  • Holy Family Food Pantry, 316 S. Logan St. Lincoln, Phone: 217-732-4019, Hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., One visit per month.
  • Faith Church Food Pantry, 1225 Nicholson Rd. Lincoln, Phone: 217-735-5900, Hours: Second Tuesday of Each Month 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St. Lincoln, Phone: 217-828-2649, Deliveries: Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00am - 10:00am, One visit every 30 days
  • Lincoln-Logan Food Pantry, 125 N Logan St, Lincoln, Phone: 217-732-6644, Hours: Tuesday 9-11 a.m. and Thursday 2-4 p.m., One visit per month.
  • The Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo St. Lincoln, Phone: 217-732-7890, Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Macon

  • Catholic Charities, 239 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9-11 a.m.; 217-428-6817
  • Helping Hands Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. to noon and 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Two visits allowed each month. ID required.
  • Meals on Wheels  Meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • Salvation Army, Tuesday & Thursday 4-6 p.m.; Saturday 8-10 a.m.; Wednesday (Heritage clients) 1-3 p.m.

Morgan

  • Jacksonville Area Community Food Center, 316 E. State St. Jacksonville, 217-243-1122, Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, Bakery/produce items available daily-limit one visit per week and no referral required. Food boxes available with referral. Eligibility for food box relaxed to once every two weeks during the pandemic. Children 2 and older are asked to wear a mask. 
  • The Salvation Army, 331 Douglas Ave. Jacksonville, 217-245-7124, Lunch served Monday to Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday food distribution from 1:15-3:15 p.m. with a limit of two visits per month. Must have proof of Morgan County residency. Produce and bakery items available Fridays during lunch. To-go lunches provided daily instead of congregate meals during this time. 
  • Murrayville UMC Food Pantry, 501 Main St. Murrayville, 217-882-5381 Open every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. Please bring proof of Murrayville-Woodson residency. Please wait in your car until you are asked to enter the food pantry. One person at a time and please wear a mask. 
  • Meredosia Food Pantry, 124 Green St. (P.O. Box 41) Meredosia, 217-320-9925, Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Please bring proof of Meredosia School District Residency. Eligible for food box once a month. Drive-through box pick-up. 
  • Helps Ministry, 723 N Prairie St. Jacksonville, 217-243-9913 or 217-245-7559 Open from 1-8 p.m. Assistance with food, baby formula, diapers and furniture for mothers, elderly and home bound. Clergy on staff. Please call or email to set up an appointment. helpsmo@gmail.com.

Moultrie

  • Christ Pantry, 301 South County Street, Lovington, Call 217-873-4692 to inquire about delivery dates, Open to all Moultrie County residents and the Arthur CUSD #305.
  • Mobile Food Pantry-Lovington, 301 South County Street, Lovington, Call 217-873-4692 to inquire about dates and to pre-register, A mobile food pantry delivers a two-week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. A mobile food pantry is held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at ONE location.
  • Moultrie County CEFS Outreach Office, 1805 South Banker Street, Effingham.
  • Emergency Food Source-Sullivan, Along highway 32 at the Sullivan First Methodist Church, 216 W Jefferson St, Sullivan.
  • New Life Ministries, 1335 County Rd 1470E, Sullivan, 217-728-4724

Piatt

  • Ecumenical Food Pantry: Monticello UMC, 2020 E. Washington, Monticello, 217-762-2579; Tuesday and Thursday 1-3 p.m., Wednesday 5:30-7 p.m.

Sangamon

  • Fifth Street Renaissance, 1315 N. 5th St., Springfield, 217-544-5040, Wed. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Grace Food Pantry, 714 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, 217-552-3965 Mon, Tues, & Thurs. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Holy Family Food Pantry, 1023 E. Washington, Springfield, 217-523-2450, Mon, Wed and Fri 9 a.m. to noon, 2nd & 4th Tues 2-5 p.m.
  • Kumler Outreach Ministries, 303 N. Grand Ave. East, Springfield, 217-523-2269, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to noon & 3rd Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Salvation Army, E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, 217-525-2196, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Need an ID for adults in the household, Medical Cards or birth certificates for any children in the household
  • Springfield Catholic Charities, 120 S 11th St, Springfield, 217-523-4551, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. 
  • The Eisenberg Pantry (inside St. John's Breadline) 430 N. 5th St., Springfield, 217-528-6098, Monday to Friday 8-9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Various food and toiletry items donated by area grocers and individual donors are available to guests daily so that they may prepare meals at home in addition to their provided meal at the Breadline. The pantry is open during service hours and there are is no item limit. Guests are encouraged to take what they need.

Vermilion

  • Holy Family Catholic Church, 444 East Main Street, Danville, 217-431-5100, Thursday only, 10 a.m. to noon.

  • St. James Food Pantry, 504 North Vermilion, Danville, 217-442-1504, Open Wednesday 2-5 p.m., 3rd week of the month.

  • Antioch Mission Food Pantry, 311 N. Collet Street, Danville, 217-442-6802, Open 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (Upcoming: 11/6, 11/13, 11/27).

  • Danville Township Food Pantry, 18 Southgate, Tilton, 217-442-4031, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Oakwood Area Food Pantry, 202 Scott Street, Oakwood, 217-597-0079; Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon.

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