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🥫 Where to donate food in Illinois
Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.
Before you go Peanut butter, canned meat and canned fruit are always needed. Check expiration dates; pantries can't hand out expired food. A food drive at church, school or work goes a long way. Choose your region… Chicago & Cook County (4) DuPage County (4) Lake County (11) Joliet & Will County (7) Aurora, Elgin & Kane County (1) McHenry County (13) Yorkville, Oswego & Morris (8) Kankakee & Iroquois (9) DeKalb & Sycamore (6) Rockford & Belvidere (2) Freeport, Galena & Mount Carroll (7) Dixon, Sterling & Oregon (7) Quad Cities (8) Ottawa, LaSalle-Peru & Princeton (8) Peoria (10) Pekin, East Peoria & Eureka (16) Galesburg, Macomb & Canton (8) Quincy & Western Illinois (14) Bloomington-Normal & Pontiac (3) Danville & Paris (5) Springfield & Lincoln (5) Decatur & Taylorville (2) Jacksonville & Havana (3) Effingham, Mattoon & Charleston (4) Olney, Robinson & Wabash Valley (4) Carlinville, Litchfield & Greenville (8) Alton, Edwardsville & Granite City (7) Belleville & Metro East (9) Carlyle, Sparta & Chester (8) Mt. Vernon & Centralia (7) Carbondale, Marion & Benton (6) Harrisburg, Carmi & Shawnee Hills (9) Anna, Metropolis & Cairo (9)
232 places in Illinois take food.
Chicago
Lakeview Pantry - The Hub
unopened, unexpired non-perishable food (pop-top cans helpful) new, unopened hygiene, bathroom and cleaning supplies children's diapers sizes 2-6 Not accepted: produce, refrigerated or frozen food; cooked leftovers; expired or opened food; clothing, furniture, luggage; bedding; cribs, strollers, car seats
Chicago
Lakeview Pantry - Headquarters
unopened, unexpired non-perishable food (pop-top cans helpful) new, unopened hygiene, bathroom and cleaning supplies children's diapers sizes 2-6 Not accepted: produce, refrigerated or frozen food; cooked leftovers; expired or opened food; clothing, furniture, luggage; bedding; cribs, strollers, car seats
Chicago
PAWS Chicago - Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
unopened dog and cat food and treats Kong and sturdy toys nylon leashes, collars, no-pull harnesses metal dog crates and plastic cat carriers cat litter and litter boxes sheets, blankets and clean bath towels garbage bags, paper towels, newspaper Not accepted: hand towels, washcloths, pillowcases, fitted sheets; open, frozen or expired food; human clothing and pillows; children's and stuffed toys; large cat trees; plastic dog crates
Chicago
Tree House Humane Society
dry cat and dog food (opened OK) unopened wet food, tuna and meat baby food cat litter, toys, carriers, bowls cat trees and grooming supplies bath towels newspaper or training pads Not accepted: frozen or refrigerated pet food; needles, syringes, controlled medications; heavy comforters or pillows; household items or human clothing; pillowcases or fitted sheets; used litter boxes
Wheaton
People's Resource Center - Wheaton
nonperishable food (Building 211) laundered seasonal clothing, new socks and undergarments, shoes, pajamas (Building 201, up to 4 bags) Windows 11-capable laptops and desktops (by appointment) art and job-search supplies Not accepted: rusted or badly dented cans; opened bags of food; homemade food; expired baby food or medicine; household items, appliances and furniture; Macs, phones, tablets, printers, TVs
Westmont
People's Resource Center - Westmont
nonperishable food laundered seasonal clothing (up to 4 bags) new socks and undergarments Not accepted: rusted or badly dented cans; homemade food; household items and furniture
Naperville
Loaves & Fishes Community Services
sealed store-bought food in cans or shatter-proof packaging personal care items pet food Not accepted: opened or used items; dented, rusted or unlabeled cans; expired food; homemade or repackaged food; alcohol, sugary drinks and candy
Downers Grove
West Suburban Humane Society
North Chicago Call to confirm
Midwest Veterans Closet
clothing food household goods
Waukegan Call to confirm
Catholic Charities Emergency Food Pantry
Grayslake Call to confirm
Community Care Center
Libertyville Call to confirm
Hope Food Pantry
Lake Zurich Call to confirm
The Hope Center
Antioch Call to confirm
Bread of Life Sharing Center (CrossView Church)
Ingleside Call to confirm
Avon Cares Food Pantry
Zion Call to confirm
Abiding Love Ministries food pantry
Wauconda Call to confirm
Big Table Sharing Center (Fusion Church)
Waukegan Call to confirm
Holy Family Food Pantry
Winthrop Harbor Call to confirm
North Point Church - The Giving Point
Joliet Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Joliet Corps (food pantry and donation drop box)
nonperishable food clothing and household goods (drop box)
Joliet Call to confirm
Catholic Charities Daybreak Shepherd's Table
Joliet Call to confirm
Spanish Community Center
Joliet Call to confirm
St. John the Baptist Food Pantry
Joliet Call to confirm
Ridgewood United Community Pantry
Joliet Call to confirm
H.E.A.L. Riverwalk Food Pantry
Joliet Call to confirm
Second Baptist Food Pantry
Geneva
Northern Illinois Food Bank - West Suburban Center
Shelf-stable food Fresh produce and dairy Personal care items and diapers Paper products and cleaning supplies Health and beauty products
Crystal Lake Call to confirm
The Salvation Army of McHenry County
Crystal Lake Call to confirm
Crystal Lake Food Pantry
Crystal Lake Call to confirm
Calvary Church 12 Baskets Sharing Center
Lake in the Hills Call to confirm
Algonquin/LITH Interfaith Food Pantry
Cary Call to confirm
Cary Grove Food Pantry
Harvard Call to confirm
Harvard Community Food Pantry
Hebron Call to confirm
Hebron Community Food Pantry
Huntley Call to confirm
Grafton Food Pantry
Marengo Call to confirm
Marengo Area Outreach Enterprise (MORE)
McHenry Call to confirm
FISH of McHenry Food Pantry
Richmond Call to confirm
Community Food Pantry of Richmond-Spring Grove
Wonder Lake Call to confirm
Neighbors Food Pantry of Wonder Lake
Woodstock Call to confirm
Woodstock Food Pantry
Yorkville
Kendall County Community Food Pantry
canned and non-perishable food clothing
Morris Call to confirm
We Care of Grundy County
Oswego Call to confirm
Oswego Public Library Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Yorkville Call to confirm
Yorkville Congregational UCC Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Yorkville Call to confirm
3:11 Project Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Yorkville Call to confirm
Grace Holistic Center Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Morris Call to confirm
Morris Area Public Library Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Minooka Call to confirm
Three Rivers Public Library (Minooka) Micro Pantry
non-perishable food personal care items - call to confirm Not accepted: expired or opened food
Kankakee Call to confirm
Center of Hope
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Kankakee Call to confirm
The Salvation Army of Kankakee County Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Kankakee Call to confirm
Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry (St. Vincent de Paul)
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Kankakee Call to confirm
Kankakee County Community Services, Inc.
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Kankakee Call to confirm
Merchant Street Food Pantry (Asbury United Methodist Church)
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Bradley Call to confirm
Wesley's Table Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Bourbonnais Call to confirm
Maternity BVM Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Manteno Call to confirm
Manteno Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Momence Call to confirm
Momence Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
DeKalb Call to confirm
Salvation Army DeKalb Corps Community Center
New toys (holiday season) Non-perishable food (call first)
DeKalb
Family Service Agency of DeKalb County - Food & Essentials Donations
Fresh, frozen and non-perishable food Hygiene items Household essentials
DeKalb Call to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul DeKalb/Sycamore - Food, Clothing and Household Pantry
Food Clothing Household items (call first)
DeKalb Call to confirm
Hope Haven of DeKalb County
Paper products Cleaning supplies Non-perishable food
DeKalb
Barb Food Mart (DeKalb School District 428)
Non-perishable food Paper towels and cleaning supplies Hygiene items
Sycamore
Spartan Food Pantry (Sycamore School District 427)
Toilet paper and paper towels Cleaning products Hygiene items
Rockford
Rockford Rescue Mission
paper towels and toilet paper men's antiperspirant and travel-size body wash plastic utensils and cups gallon Ziploc bags bottled water and coffee canned and baking food items over-the-counter clinic items
Capron
Belvidere-Boone County Food Pantry
food donations (call for current needs)
Freeport
The Salvation Army of Freeport Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Freeport
Freeport Area Church Cooperative Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Savanna
Savanna Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Milledgeville
Helping Hands Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Shannon
Shannon-Lanark Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Galena
United Churches of Galena Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Warren Call to confirm
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Oregon
Lifeline Food and Self-Help Project (Oregon Lifeline)
food (call to confirm) clothing and household items for the resale outlet (call to confirm)
Sterling
St. Vincent de Paul - Sterling
Sterling Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Sterling Corps Community Center
Dixon
Dixon Community Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Rochelle
Rochelle Christian Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Morrison
Morrison Charitable Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Rock Falls
Rock Falls First Christian Church Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Moline Call to confirm
River Bend Food Bank - South Park Mall Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Moline
St. Mary's Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Rock Island
Sacred Heart Food Pantry (Rock Island Township Hall)
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Geneseo
Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Orion
Orion Area Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Colona
Colona Township Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Aledo
Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Sherrard
Sherrard Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Ottawa
A Servant's Heart Resale Boutique
resale donations nonperishable food for its micro pantry butter and produce for its community kitchen
LaSalle Call to confirm
Illinois Valley Food Pantry
food donations monetary donations
Streator
Streatorland Community Food Pantry
non-perishable food holiday items such as turkeys, instant mashed potatoes and stuffing (Nov 2025)
Ottawa
Community Food Basket
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Mendota
Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Spring Valley
Hall Township Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Princeton
Bureau County Food Pantry
non-perishable food cash donations
Granville
Putnam County Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Peoria Call to confirm
Friendship House food pantry
Peoria Call to confirm
Midwest Food Bank - Peoria
food donations - call to confirm
Peoria Call to confirm
Peoria Area Food Pantry
Peoria Call to confirm
East Bluff Community Center Food Pantry
Peoria Call to confirm
Fulton Sheen Food Pantry
Peoria Call to confirm
Hand Up Peoria
Peoria Call to confirm
Riverside Peoria Fridge
food - call to confirm what can go in the fridge
Bartonville Call to confirm
Bartonville Food Pantry
Chillicothe Call to confirm
Richland Bridge Community Service
Peoria Call to confirm
Redeemer Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Pekin
Tazewell County Health Department Care to Share Closet
children's clothing shelf-stable food toiletries
East Peoria Call to confirm
Enough Stuff Club
home goods - call to confirm clothing - call to confirm non-perishable food - call to confirm
East Peoria Call to confirm
East Peoria Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Pekin Call to confirm
The HOPE Cupboard
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Pekin Call to confirm
Liberty Baptist Church Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Morton Call to confirm
Community Harvest
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Morton Call to confirm
We Care Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Morton Call to confirm
Bethel Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Washington Call to confirm
Washington Helps Its People
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Creve Coeur Call to confirm
Creve Coeur Christian Church Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Eureka Call to confirm
Eureka Area Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
El Paso Call to confirm
El Paso Food Pantry (Community Well)
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Metamora Call to confirm
Open Arms Food Pantry (Metamora Mennonite Church)
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Roanoke Call to confirm
Roanoke-Benson Hope Center
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Minonk Call to confirm
Minonk Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Washburn Call to confirm
Lowpoint-Washburn Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Galesburg Call to confirm
FISH of Galesburg
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Galesburg Call to confirm
Galesburg Rescue Mission Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Galesburg Call to confirm
Salvation Army of Knox County Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Galesburg Call to confirm
Second Baptist Church Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Roseville
Helping Hands Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Macomb Call to confirm
Good Food Pantry (Western Illinois Regional Council)
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Macomb Call to confirm
Salvation Army - Macomb
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Macomb Call to confirm
First Christian Church Emergency Cupboard
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Quincy
Salvation Army Quincy Emergency Shelter
call to ask about current needs non-perishable food for the food pantry - call to confirm
Quincy Call to confirm
Catholic Charities Quincy Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Quincy Call to confirm
Horizons Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Quincy Call to confirm
St. Francis Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Quincy Call to confirm
Ladies of Charity
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Carthage Call to confirm
Shepard's Pantry (Trinity Lutheran Church)
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Nauvoo Call to confirm
Nauvoo Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Warsaw Call to confirm
Warsaw Township Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Hamilton Call to confirm
First Christian Church Food Pantry - Hamilton
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Pittsfield Call to confirm
Two Rivers Council - Pittsfield
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Barry Call to confirm
Barry Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Mount Sterling Call to confirm
Two Rivers Council - Mt Sterling
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Mount Sterling Call to confirm
First Christian Church Food Pantry - Mt Sterling
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Rushville Call to confirm
Schuyler County Food Basket
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Pontiac Call to confirm
Salvation Army Pontiac 360 Life Center - Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Pontiac Call to confirm
Saint Mary's Food and Clothing Pantry
food and clothing - call to confirm
Clinton Call to confirm
DOVE, Inc. - DeWitt County Food Pantry
canned goods hygiene products
Danville Call to confirm
The Salvation Army of Vermilion County
Danville Call to confirm
Women Helping Women Ministry and Outreach
children's and men's clothing food household items hygiene essentials
Danville Call to confirm
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Danville Food Pantry
canned and nonperishable food
Danville
Saint James Food Pantry
Danville
Antioch Food Pantry
Springfield
Kumler Outreach Ministries
call to ask about current needs
Springfield
Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County
dry and wet dog and cat food treats used towels and blankets wish list items
Lincoln Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Lincoln
donations of goods food pantry items hygiene items
Lincoln
Lincoln Logan Food Pantry
Lincoln Call to confirm
Community Action - Lincoln (clothing and food co-op)
Decatur
Helping Hands Food Pantry & Clothing Room
food (call first) clothing (call first)
Taylorville
Taylorville Food Pantry
non-perishable food surplus food from businesses (Food Rescue program) food drive donations
Havana
Havana Area Emergency Food Pantry
Havana
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois - Havana
call to ask about current needs
Mason City
Mason City food pantry (Mason City Christian Church)
Mattoon Call to confirm
Catholic Charities Food Pantry - Mattoon
Charleston Call to confirm
Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Teutopolis Call to confirm
Catholic Charities Food Pantry - Effingham
Marshall
Marshall Food Disbursement Center Clothing Pantry
clothing shoes furniture housewares books toys decor
Olney Call to confirm
The Master's Hands (thrift store and food pantry)
clothing household goods non-perishable food
Olney Call to confirm
Good Samaritan food pantry
non-perishable food fresh produce
Olney Call to confirm
Giving Hope Food Pantry
Fairfield Call to confirm
Jesus Name Pentecostal Church - Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen
food donations (call first)
Carlinville Call to confirm
Good Samaritan Ministries Food Pantry
Gillespie Call to confirm
Gillespie Caring Center (food pantry and clothing center)
clothing non-perishable food
Palmyra Call to confirm
Northwestern Food Pantry
Litchfield Call to confirm
St. Clare Food Pantry
Raymond Call to confirm
Panhandle Food Pantry
Taylor Springs Call to confirm
CEFS Montgomery County Outreach Office
Greenville
Blessing Box at First United Methodist Church
non-perishable food toiletries
Pocahontas Call to confirm
Pocahontas United Methodist Church food pantry
Edwardsville
Glen Ed Pantry and Second Chance Thrift Store
non-perishable food resale shop items (call to confirm)
Maryville Call to confirm
Maryville Outreach Center and Grandma's Attic
food pantry items resale shop goods (call to confirm)
Alton Call to confirm
Crisis Food Center
Alton Call to confirm
Riverbend Community Food Bank
Collinsville Call to confirm
Collinsville Food Pantry
Granite City Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Granite City
Jerseyville
Jersey Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Belleville
The Salvation Army St. Clair County Corps and Community Center
food pantry donations (call to confirm)
Waterloo
House of Neighborly Service of Monroe County
Belleville Call to confirm
Community Interfaith Food Pantry
Belleville Call to confirm
Cathedral of St. Peter - St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
O'Fallon Call to confirm
O'Fallon Community Food Pantry
Fairview Heights Call to confirm
Fairview Heights Area Food Pantry
Freeburg Call to confirm
Food and Clothing Bank - Freeburg
non-perishable food clothing (call to confirm)
Mascoutah Call to confirm
Mascoutah Food Pantry
East St. Louis
Gateway Pet Guardians
pet food (call to confirm)
Du Quoin
Du Quoin Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Pinckneyville
Least of the Brethren Ministry - Jesus' Hands Feed the Hungry Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Cutler
Bread of Life Food Pantry (Reformed Presbyterian Church of Cutler)
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Carlyle
Matthew 25 Ecumenical Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Breese Call to confirm
House of Manna Food Pantry
New Baden Call to confirm
New Baden Food Pantry and Clothing Closet (Zion United Church of Christ)
non-perishable food clothing household items (call to confirm)
Germantown
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry - Germantown
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Trenton
Westgate Baptist Church Greenbean Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Mt. Vernon
Angels on Assignment Food Pantry
Mt. Vernon
United Way of South Central Illinois Little Free Food Pantry
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County Animal Control
dog and cat collars puppy food cat litter travel crates gas cards for rescue transport
Centralia Call to confirm
Southern Illinois Dream Center
non-perishable food clothing hygiene items toiletries
Centralia
The Salvation Army Centralia Service Center
non-perishable food clothing household items
Centralia Call to confirm
Centralia Humane Society
McLeansboro Call to confirm
Wabash Area Development (WADI) Emergency Food Pantry
Carbondale Call to confirm
Good Samaritan Ministries Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
clothing and coats (call to confirm) non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Carbondale Call to confirm
Matthew 25 Ministries Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Herrin Call to confirm
Herrin House of Hope
clothing (call to confirm) household items (call to confirm) food (call to confirm)
Benton
Benton Township Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Benton
Grace Baptist Fellowship Food Pantry
non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Harrisburg Call to confirm
Christian Community Compassion Center (4C's) Food Pantry
Harrisburg Call to confirm
Wabash Area Development (WADI) Emergency Food Pantry - Saline/Gallatin site
Golconda Call to confirm
Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry - Pope County
Elizabethtown Call to confirm
Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry - Hardin County
Carmi Call to confirm
White County Senior Citizen's Center Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Equality Call to confirm
Friends of Jesus Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Carmi Call to confirm
We Love White County
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Grayville Call to confirm
Grayville First Christian Church Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Grayville Call to confirm
Grayville Church of Christ Food Pantry
non-perishable food - call to confirm
Metropolis Call to confirm
C.O.P.E. Food Pantry
Call to confirm
Trinity Food Pantry
Anna Call to confirm
Anna United Methodist Church - Loaves and Fishes
Anna Call to confirm
Anna Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry
Jonesboro Call to confirm
Salem Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Dongola Call to confirm
Dongola First Baptist Church Food Pantry
Cairo
Daystar Community Program
Cairo Call to confirm
Arrowleaf - Cairo
Thebes Call to confirm
Thebes Food Pantry