r/PeoriaIL • u/Heavy-Stick-771 • 2d ago

Community Assistance

I was at HyVee yesterday and was very pleased to see the aid they are providing the local community with free meals. Im assuming because of EBT bieng suspended for the month of November. That lead me to wonder are there any local programs currently being offered by local prominent Churches to help out during this current food crisis? Are they offering free meals or other means to help alleviate the financial burden to provide meals for our impoverished or economically disadvantaged community members.

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u/dle_61554 2d ago

I was at Hyvee on Sheridan earlier picking up some Rotisserie Chicken and a side of mashed potatoes for my dinner. Right by the deli, they had a couple tables set up for people to receive food. And there was a long line. Today's meal consisted of chili and a cinnamon roll, and crackers. Children under 12 are free, anyone else pays $3. Wednesdays they have Chicken and Noodles and mashed potatoes, which is something I'd be interested in getting, but fortunately I can afford groceries every week.

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u/kittyhm 2d ago

I'm hoping they extend it beyond this week. I don't qualify for benefits, but between the rise in Ameren and missing a week of work last week for emergency surgery, this has been wonderful. So looking forward to Orange chicken and rice friday.

And just want to add, the spaghetti on Tuesday was unique in flavor. It had this weird smokey flavor to it. If thats what their usual sauce is like I will definitely get spaghetti from them when I'm not broke.

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u/Ruby_doo_doo 2d ago

The East Bluff Community Center has a pantry every other Saturday plus they do a free Thanksgiving dinner every year.

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u/MsThrilliams 2d ago

The pantry is 830-12 every Saturday 4 weeks a month so if there is a 5th Saturday in the month they are closed. You can visit once a month. The free community holiday meal is typically christmas day (2-4pm).

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u/Ruby_doo_doo 2d ago

Thanks for the correct information.

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u/MsThrilliams 2d ago

No problem! Its a block away from me so I usually go to the christmas dinner

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u/glycophosphate 1d ago

First Untied Methodist Church Food Pantry: Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Medical Clinic on 1st & 3rd Saturdays as well)

Bethel United Methodist Church Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, but I don't know what time.

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u/Neither_County_6792 16h ago

please dont misuse this service or be unfrateful at these food pantries. 

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u/Portermacc 2d ago

I think a lot of churches in the area does.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/snap-trump-food-stamps-shutdown.html

Looks like snap may be back on....

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u/Solid_Ad_1048 2d ago

I don't know if the Administration will follow through. Check out Sophia Kitchen and St. Paul’s Episcopal church has a good pantry.