We provide a monthly Food Pantry basket for all Illinois residents who meet the USDA income guidelines. Monthly we serve 600+ individuals with no bias. We also offer hygiene and toiletries with each food basket.
Open Tues from 9-2, Thurs from 12-6, & Sat from 9-2. Food donations are received at door on the east side of the building.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.