PECATONICA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Our Mission Statement:
A partnership among local Christian Churches, the Pecatonica Community Food Pantry is dedicated to providing for the needs of hungry people by organizing volunteers, collecting and distributing food, and collaborating with other human service agencies.
PECATONICA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY AT A GLANCE
We are an organization with volunteers from the community whose mission is to provide food for those in need in our local area. We are supported by private and public grants as available, as well as generous donations through food drives and individual food and monetary donations throughout the year.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
"Serve as His sign to all mankind, so that all men may know His work."
Job 37:7 CSB
Our address is 527 Main Street, Pecatonica
(entrance on 5th Street)
The Pecatonica Community Food Pantry is open during the following hours:
2nd Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 am*
3rd Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4:30 pm*
4th Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 am*​
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We are currently distributing
prepacked meal boxes during the times listed above to local families in need. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis.
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The pantry can respond to after-hours local emergency food situations by calling John at (815) 985-6008 or Jen at (815) 335-7143
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Find a Pantry Near You:
Pecatonica Community Food Pantry Dates:
Wednesday,
February 18
3-4:30 pm
Tuesday,
February 24
10-11:30am
Saturday,
February 14
10-11:30am
DONATION INFORMATION
Helping The Community
At Pecatonica Community Food Pantry, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing food insecurity.
Non-perishable donations may be dropped off on distribution days or by calling John at 815.985.6008. Fresh produce is also accepted on the day the pantry is open.
Monetary donations can be mailed to Pecatonica Community Food Pantry, P.O. Box 610, Pecatonica, Illinois, 61063. Checks can be made payable to Pecatonica Community Food Pantry.
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We are always striving to make a difference and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Reinforcing our Commitment
There are many ways to help out at the pantry. We are so thankful for everyone who volunteers to make the pantry run smoothly. From packing boxes, to unloading trucks of food, to stocking shelves, there is a job for everyone. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with John at (815) 985-6008 or Jen at (815) 335-7143.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
PECATONICA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Get in touch with Pecatonica Community Food Pantry to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Location: 527 Main Street, Pecatonica
Mailing Address: PO BOX 610, Pecatonica, IL 61063
Contact: Jen (815.335.7143) or John (815.985.6008)
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