Macon County Illinois free food pantries.
As many as 20 food pantries in the Macon County area help struggling families. The locations, many of which are churches or charities, provide a wide assortment of goods, most of which are free. What a Decatur Illinois area resident may find at a pantry includes the following.
-Free groceries, many of which are canned. -Perishable food, including fruits, dairy, baby formula, and meats. -Free hot meals are served at some sites, including at Christmas or Thanksgiving. -Some food pantries also have hygiene supplies, feminine products, paper goods, and more.
The primary Macon County Illinois food pantries are below. Note most of them are open only one or two days per week. It is recommended to call in advance for hours as well as the application process.
AMELCA 250 W Decatur Decatur, Illinois 62522 Main phone number is 217-423-7783 The pantry is only open Wednesday from 10:00am-12pm.
Decatur Catholic Charities Address is 239 W. Prairie Decatur, IL 62523 Dial 217-428-3458 A number of assistance programs are available. The food pantry and clothing closet help low income Macon County families. There is also financial aid, supplies including diapers, hot meals served, and nutritional classes organized.
Heartland Community Church 3253 N. Brush College Road Decatur, Illinois 62521 Main phone: 217-877-x26 The food bank is open Tuesday afternoon only.
Hopeful Hearts 2701 E. Faries Pkwy Decatur, Illinois 62561 Main number is 217-428-9400 The charity has a mobile pantry. It changes locations in Macon County. Groceries, fresh produce, meat, items such as pasta and peanut butter, and more is passed out.
Moundford Free Methodist Food Bank 1803 E. Mound Rd. Decatur, IL 62524 Main number is 217-877-1577
New Vision Church of God 1414 W. Grove Road Decatur, IL 62523 Main phone: 217-423-7333 In addition to the pantry, there is a soup kitchen. The homeless can eat there, and a Meals on Wheels service is organized for senior citizens.
Niantic Christian Church Food Pantry Address is 270 Broadway St. Niantic, Illinois 62551 Phone: 217-412-9285
Salvation Army - Decatur 137 S. Church Decatur, Illinois 62523 Main phone - 217--217 The site is open 5 days per week. Programs include Adopt a Family at Christmas (hot meals and free toys), an emergency food pantry, applications to SNAP food stamps, and other aid.
Ambassadors for Christ 1705 N. Maple Decatur, IL 62523 Dial 217-877-5220
Blue Mound Inter-Church Council 113 S. College St. Blue Mound, IL 62513 Main number is 217-820-3988
Good Samaritan Inn Soup kitchen is at 920 N Union Decatur, IL 62523 They serve a Lunch 7 days/week 11:30am-1:00pm
Homework Hangout Club Location is 249 S. Webster Decatur, Illinois 62521 Dial 217-872-2306 Summer Hours of Operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8a-7:30p. They are also open during the school year. Children can stop by for snacks, a safe place to go, and learn about school lunch programs too.
Maroa Community Pantry 430 E. Main Maroa, IL 61756 Telephone: 217-794-3780
Mt. Zion Food Pantry 1220 W. Main St. Mt. Zion, Illinois 62549 Dial 217-864-4813 for information. Families in Mt Zion only can get help. Free groceries, holiday meals, clothing, and more.
Niantic United Methodist Church 211 E. North St. Niantic, IL 62551 Call 217-668-2453
Northeast Community Fund Address is 825 N. Water Decatur, IL 62523 Main number is 217-429-5846 When it comes to food, the hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am-11:30pm & 12:30pm-2pm
For information on other Morgan County programs, dial 217.522.4022. There is everything from USDA food programs to Meals on Wheels, household supplies, WIC vouchers for single moms, and senior care.
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