Food  Resources in Southern Illinois 

​Please make sure you call to confirm hours of operation for all non government programs as most are open once or twice per week andmany depend on community volunteers, so hours may vary.

Region 20

Gallatin County 
Gallatin County Food Pantry Emmanuel United Methodist Church 510 N Lincoln St Shawneetown, IL 62984 (618) 313-0296
Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Friends of Jesus Food Pantry Equality United Methodist Church 274 W. Lane PO Box 39 Equality, IL 62934 (618) 499-2604 
Wednesdays 9:00 am – 11:00 am • Serves Gallatin and Saline County residents • Income requirements • Serves households once each month

Hamilton County
W.A.D.I. Food Pantry (McLeansboro)
208 E Jefferson
McLeansboro, Il.
618-643-2161 
 Thursdays 8:00 am – 12 noon • Can receive food one time monthly

Ten Mile Church
618-643-3946
2nd and 4th Thursday 1:00 pm • Call to reserve box of food on Monday or Tuesday the week of pantry • Have to fill out paperwork • Hamilton county residents ONLY • Once a month per family

Hands of Hope
Turning Point Church of God
618-643-3380
 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Hardin County

Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry 147 N Main St. Elizabethtown, IL 62931 (618) 287-7071 .Wednesday 9:30 am – 11:30 am & 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

​Pope County 
Shawnee Dev. Council Food Pantry (Golconda)
618-683-2107 
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 


Saline County
First United Methodist Church Carrier Mills/Stonefort Ministerial Alliance 109 E. Washington St. Carrier Mills, IL 62917 (618) 926-6105 
• 2 nd Sunday of the month 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • Carrier Mills/ Stonefort residents ONLY • 24/7 Pantry Box located outsid


Christian Community Compassion 4C’s 632 N. Jackson St. Harrisburg, IL 62946 (618) 252-3931
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm • Need ID with current address & live within county lines • Fill out paperwork on first visit • Can get food once monthly

The Greater Galatia Food Pantry 100 Main Cross St Galatia, IL 62935 (618) 841-9189
Open each Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm • ID is required the first visit • Serves Galatia, Raleigh, and Harco

Harvest Deliverance Center 38 S. Vine St. Harrisburg, IL 62946
Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm • Must meet income guidelines • Serves: Saline, Pope, Johnson & Gallatin counties

Landmark House of Praise 6415 US Highway 45 S. Carrier Mills, IL 62917 (618) 252-1502 
 Open 2 nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 am – 1:00 pm • Sign-in with name, address and number in household

Stonefort Food Pantry 90 Washington St. Stonefort, IL 62987 (618) 777-2825 ​

White County

Cherry Street General Baptist Church 210 3rd St. Carmi, IL 62821 (618) 382-8001 (618) 384-6649 

1 st and 3rd Thursday of the month 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Christian Church 300 N. 1st Street Enfield, IL 62832 (618) 963-2437
 3 rd Saturday of each month at the old ambulance barn • 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Crossroads Church “The Roads” 583 WS Hwy. 45 Norris City, IL 62869 (618) 378-3959 (618)384-7854
1 st three Saturdays every month 9:00 am – 12 noon • Can come once a month

Our Savior Lutheran Church Food Pantry 1102 Jill St. Carmi, IL 62821 (618) 838-6653 
2 nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 9:00 am - 11:00 am


White County Senior Citizen 113 Walnut St. Carmi, IL 62821 (618) 382-3111
 Offers hot meals, meal delivery, and food pantry for seniors. • Senior Food Pantry open Wednesdays 9:00am – 1:00 pm

Region 21

Franklin County 
Benton Township (Benton)
618-439-3181
Wednesday (9 am - 11am) Can come in once per month Open to Franklin County Residents only

Benton West City Food Pantry (West City)
618-927-6270
Mon-Thurs (8 am – 5 pm); Can come in once per month Must have electric/water bill <30 days old Must live in Benton/West City/Ewing Whittington/Aken/Logan School Dist.

Ministry for the Broken Hearted (Christopher)
618-927-0202
Food pantry service hours: Thursday: 11am - 2pm. -Call to confirm

Community of Christ Food Pantry  (Thompsonville)
3663 Chestnut St Thompsonville, IL 62890 618-923-1094 (Contact: Jane Pinkham)
 Every 3rd Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am and emergencies • Must have a valid ID with address • Serves Franklin County ONLY


Crosswalk Community Action Agency (West Frankfort) 618-937-3581
Thursdays 8:00 am - 12 noon & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Franklin County Residents ONLY • Valid ID and mail with printed address • Once a month commodities • Once a week you can get produce while supplies last


Grace Baptist Church 5665 State Hwy. 37 S Benton, IL 62812 (618) 923-4180
Last Saturday of the month 9:00 am – 11:00 am, January-October • 3rd Saturday, November and December

LifeSource Church Food Pantry 1011 E 6th St West Frankfort, IL 62896 (618) 944-1019
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Can come once a month • ID and proof of address required • Franklin county residents only

Sesser Community Food Pantry 302 W Franklin Ave Sesser, IL 62884 (618) 625-3611 3rd Tuesday of the month • 9:00am – 10:30 am • Lives within the Sesser-Valier School District 

Southern Hospitality Ministries Food Panty 100 N Meadow Royalton, IL 62983 (618) 364-6927
Monday-Wednesday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm • Open to anyone in need
Whittington Baptist Church 200 Main St Whittington, IL 62897 (618) 629-2423​

Whittington Baptist Church 200 Main St Whittington, IL 62897 (618) 629-2423 • 2nd Wednesday 10:00 am until everyone is served • Must fill out paperwork and can come once per month or for emergencies • Food voucher provided • Christmas assistance sign up in October​
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​Johnson County 

Goreville Ministerial Alliance 114 S. Broadway St. Goreville, IL 62939 (618) 995-9360 • By appointment only • Serves Village of Goreville area • Must fill out forms

Salvation Army (Marion) 906 Tower Square Plaza, Suite A Marion, IL 62959 (618) 997-9355  Serves Johnson and Williamson County • Wednesday and Friday 9:00am – 11:30am • Photo ID and proof of residency needed
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The Table – Shawnee Worship Center 98 Oliver St Vienna, IL 62995 (309) 433-7867 3rd Saturday of the month 11:00 am

Vienna First Baptist Food Pantry 301 N 7th St. Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-3741  3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 am – 11:00 am • Serves Johnson County • Photo ID needed, proof of income & family size

Massac County 
Massac County COPE Food Pantry 1017 N Ave Metropolis, IL 62960 (618) 524-3635 ( • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Must meet income guidelines for senior box program • Photo ID & proof of residency • Serves Massac County

Feed My Lambs Ministry Grace Church 102 E 20th St Metropolis, IL 62960 • Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Lighthouse Assembly of God 670 Airport Rd. Metropolis, IL 62960 (618) 524-2256 • 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Must fill out form with current address, phone number, and number in household • Sign waiver
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Williamson County
Cambria Food Pantry 302 S. Richart Cambria, IL 62915 (618) 713-3046  • Emergency food by appointment only (Call Cambria City Hall) • Usually 3rd Tuesday of the month 9:00 am - 12 noon • Can come once a month • Williamson county residents ONLY

Community United Food Pantry 117 S. Division St. Carterville, IL 62918 (618) 985-3171 or 988-1715  Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon • 3rd Wednesday every month extra food passed out • Must be Carterville, Cambria or Crainville resident

First United Methodist Church 400 W. Broadway Johnston City, IL 62951 (618) 983-5150  Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am • Can come once per month • Commodities on 3rd Thursday of the month 11:00 am - 12:30 pm • Williamson County resident ONLY

Herrin Community Food Pantry 509 N. 17th St. Herrin, IL 62948 (618) 942-2080  Tuesday 9:00 am - 12 noon & Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • May use pantry 4 times/year • Herrin, Energy, Colp & Freeman Spur residents ONLY • Proof of residency, income, SS card for each family member

House of Hope 112 N. 14th St. Herrin, IL 62948 (618) 942-8500 office@HerrinHouseOfHope.org • 3rd full week of month 11:00 am - 1:00 pm • Soup kitchen: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm serving meals to go

JC Manna Mission 306 E. Broadway Blvd. Johnston City, IL 62951 (618) 983-6262 jcmannamission@yahoo.com • Wednesdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Johnson City School Dist. residents ONLY • Photo ID & proof of residency required • Can get food every 2 months

Marion Ministerial Alliance 103 E. Calvert Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-8419 • Pantry: Tuesdays 8:30am – 11:30am • Serves residents within the Marion School District • Soup Kitchen: Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – No carry out.

The Promise Mission 818 W. Main St. Marion, IL 62959 (618) 922-4496 dmaragni1@frontier.com • Lunch available Monday – Friday 10:00am-2:00pm

River Church Pittsburg @ Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (Pittsburg Food Pantry) 203 W Pennsylvania Ave. Pittsburg, IL 62974 (618) 922-4440 or (618) 993-9161  • Last Saturday each month, 9:30am11:30am • Williamson County Residents ONLY • Must fill out papers and show photo ID or monthly bill • Can come once per month

Salvation Army Marion 906 Tower Square, Plaza Suite A Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-5854  Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 11:30 am • Williamson or Johnson county residents ONLY • Bring proof of address • Need a photo ID


Second Baptist Church Food Pantry 208 S. Russell St. Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-2338 office@secondbaptistmarion.com • Open Thurs 9:00 am – 11:00 am

VA Medical Center Food Pantry Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-4121 • Mon – Thurs 10:00 am – 1:00 pm • Serves Veterans only from Paducah, KY to Evansville, IN and southern Illinois
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Region 30

​Alexander County
Arrowleaf Client Choice Food Pantry 1401 Washington Ave. Cairo, IL 62914 (618) 734-2665 ( Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm • Closed state and federal holidays • 1visit per household per month • Alexander & Pulaski counties are primary focus; Hardin, Johnson, Pope, Massac, and Union counties are secondary focus

Daystar Community Program 909 Washington Ave. Cairo, IL 62914 (618) 734-0178 ( Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm • Outreach, rent assistance, help with health care bills, food pantry

The Kitchen Table (Soup Kitchen) 1001 Washington Ave. Cairo, IL 62914 (618) 734-0178 or (618) 734-9441 • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 pm • Soup kitchen

​God’s House of Blessings Food Pantry Route 3 MCClure, IL 62957 (573) 270-4608  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 pm • Soup kitchen, mobile food pantry, veteran’s program

Thebes Food Pantry 413 6th St Thebes, IL 62990 (618) 764-2658  • 2nd Wednesday of the month – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

​Jackson County
Carbondale Church of God/Matthew 25 Ministries Food Pantry
Carbondale Church of God
County Line Road, PO Box 3128 Carbondale, IL 62901 618-457-6634
 1 st, 3rd, 4th Thursday of each month 9 am -12 pm , 2 nd Thursday of each month 4 pm -7 pm  Visit website for more dates

Carbondale Muslim Center Food Pantry
530 N Wall St, PO Box 3337 (62902)
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-6522 (Contact: Tariq Khaaliq)
Friday 10 am - Noon  Must complete paperwork at initial visit. Bring photo ID  Must be a Jackson County resident

DeSoto Food Pantry First Baptist Church
301 N Hickory DeSoto, IL 62924 618-521-0347 or 618-867-2477 (Contact:Thelma Blumenstock)
DeSoto or DeSoto Township residents ONLY- Open 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm -2:30 pm. Contact church office to arrange for different times 

Dowell Baptist Church Food Pantry
24452 N. HWY 51 Dowell, IL 62927 (618) 924-4395
 The 3rd Saturday of the month 9 am -11 am • Valid ID • Dowell area only 


Elkville Christian Church 
114 S Second Street Elkville, IL 62932 618-568-1544 
3rd Sunday of each month from 5 pm - 6 pm, Located in basement of back building
 For those in need residing within the Elverado school district

Elm Street Baptist Church
FOOD PANTRY 1907 Elm St Murphysboro, IL 62966 618-684-6368 or Elm Street Church (618) 687-1043 
• Call on Tuesday 9 am -11am at 684-6368 then pick up food on Wednesday between 9 am - 10:30 am 2 nd and 4th Tuesday’s • Dates vary from month to month; you will get a yearly schedule on first visit. • Bring photo ID • First time eligible participants must fill out a registration form and must be turned in Tuesday between 9 am - 11 am. • Must be a Murphysboro resident

Feed My Sheep Community Kitchen
Noon Mon-Friday
Bethel AME Church
316 E Jackson Carbondale, Illinois
All meals are free to community members
Donations and volunteers welcome
618-529-5278

Good Samaritan Food Pantry  at Universiy Baptist Church(Carbondale)
700 S Oakland, Carbondale, IL.
618-457-0323 
Monday thru Friday 9 am -11:30 am • Bring photo ID and proof of Jackson County residence • Participation once a month; for sack anytime open for tables (bread & perishables) 

Good Samaritan House - Soup Kitchen (Carbondale)  
701 S Marion Carbondale, IL 62901 618-457-5794 (Contact: JoAnn Grammer) 
Soup kitchen provides meals three times per day
Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Supper 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Matthew 25 Ministeries Food Pantry

Murphysboro Food Pantry 
906 N. 14th St. Murphysboro, IL 62966 618-684-8258 
Monday - Friday (9 am -11 am)
 Must be a resident of Jackson County
 Verbally provide address, amount of income & number of people in household. Will need photo
ID with name and address
 If not a resident of Jackson County - will be referred to their local/county food pantry. (Can only be referred once). Will give 1 box of food
in emergency situations.

Murphysboro Rec. Center (Murphysboro)
618-684-8243

Hours 10 am - 12 noon, except holidays

Saluki Food Pantry
1255 Lincoln Dr.
Carbondale Illnois 62901
SIUC Students ONly

Shalom Co-Op Pantry (Grand Tower)
610 Front Street
Grand Tower, IL 62942
618-303-7234 (Contact: Laura Ellet)
Must meet income guidelines based on family size • Monday from 10 am – 2 pm • The last Saturday of the month 9 am -12 noon

The Community Cupboard(Carbondale)
Praise Central Church of Deliverance
400 E Jackson St Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-4108 (leave message)
on 10 am - 1 pm

Trico Community Food Pantry 
207 W Main St Ava, IL 62907
Contact: Shirley Wilson - 618-318-3636 Jackie Allen - 618-426-3187
3 rd Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. • Campbell Hill, Ava, Cutler, Percy, Willisville, Jacob & Rockwood residents ONLY (Trico District) • Must complete paperwork on initial visit • Can call for different time if an emergency exists • Does deliver for people in Ava who are unable to travel

Victory Christian Center Pantry (Carbondale)  
607 E. College Carbondale, IL 62901 618-351-8018 or 618-525-2025 Contact: Nathan Cherry  
Food Pantry open Wed. 10:30 am - 1:30 pm • Can be used 2 times/month on Wed. • Transportation Available on Sundays • You may come as many time as you wish on Sundays 12 - 1pm

WESLEY Foundation Food Pantry
816 S. Illinois Avenue Carbondale, IL 62901 618-457-8165 (Sherry Smedshammer)  
Wednesday 1 pm - 4:30 pm weekly • SIU & JALC Students only - must present school ID or class schedule • Can receive two bags of non-perishable groceries • Open times may change each semeste


​Perry County
Reformed Presbyterian Church Pantry (Cutler) 321 S. Ervin St. Cutler, IL 62238 618-497-2489Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Perry County residents ONLY • Proof of income required • Can come once per month • Photo ID needed to get food same day • First come, first served

Food Pantry (Du Quoin)
314 N. Maple St. DuQuoin, IL 62832
618-571-2527
Thursday Only: 9 am -12 noon and
5 pm - 7 pm.,Perry County residents only - need proof of residency and photo ID, Need photo ID & proof of address, Can come 2 times per month

Western Egyptian EOC Pantry 
317 S Washington St DuQuoin, IL 62832 (618) 542-4656
 Thursdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Perry County residents ONLY • No proof of income needed • Photo ID needed to get food same day • First come, first served​ 

Least of the Brethren Pantry
407 S Douglas Street
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
618-357-9530 (contact: George Culley)
email: leastofthebrethren@yahoo.com
Monday & Friday (9 am - 12 noon)
Require license/photo ID for registration
Serve anyone who comes in

​Pulaski County
Bethel Temple Evangelist Ministry 424 N Front St Mounds, IL 62964 (618) 306-0074  Saturday after the 2nd Thursday of each month • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Need photo ID

Bibleway Food Pantry 460 N Chestnut St Pulaski, IL 62976 (618) 967-2565  2nd Saturday of each month • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Need photo ID

Caledonia Community Church Food Pantry 10076 US Highway 37 Olmstead, IL 62970 (618) 638-7464 Second Monday of each month • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

First Baptist Church of Karnak 309 E Main St. Karnak, IL 62956 (618) 638-4676  First and Third Wednesday • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

St. John Praise and Worship Center 371 N Chestnut St Pulaski, IL 62976 (618) 967-7625 

Union County
Union County Anna 1st Baptist Church Food Pantry 409 Morgan St. Anna, IL 62906 (618) 833-5416  • Must call the church • Need name, address, telephone number, number of people in household • Food delivered based on availability

​ Loaves and Fishes - Anna United Methodist Church 111 W. Monroe St. Anna, IL 62906 (618) 833-2234 • Every 3rd Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Bethany Village Food Pantry 414 E. Davie St. Anna, IL 62906 (618) 833-1777  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12 – 1:00 pm and on Wednesday 12:00 – 2:00 pm • No Restrictions • Valid ID • Mail with address required

Cobden School PTO Food Pantry 413 N Appleknocker St Cobden, IL 62920 (618) 697-1794  Food pantry located in portable gray & white building against the back wall of the elementary school • Saturday and Sunday 9am – 5pm • Open to community members living within the Cobden School District boundaries

 Dongola 1st Baptist Church Food Pantry 203 E. Cross St. Dongola, IL 62926 (618) 827-4391 
1st & 3rd Wed of month 10:00 – 11:00am • No restrictions • Can receive assistance once per month • Call Monday before date of pantry

JESUS ES EL SEÑOR Methodist Church 7780 Old Highway 51 N. Cobden, IL 62920 (618) 893-2050 (Spanish speaking available)  • Food pantry and clothing 3rd Saturday of the month 10:00 am -12:00 noon • May receive food once per month • Clothing & kitchen items may be available on the 1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am – 2:00 pm • If you have any questions, call Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm • 1st Saturday of month is clothing only • All good condition donations are greatly appreciated; leave them at the trailer

Salem Lutheran Church Food Pantry 101 W. Market St. Jonesboro, IL 62952 (618) 833-0704 
Tuesday 4:00pm – 6:00 pm • Last Wednesday of the month 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry 1000 N. Main St. Anna, IL 62906 (618) 833-7431 ( Wednesday 10:30 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm • We serve all of Union County • Must bring a Photo ID​

                               Mobile Markets

Sesser City Park
300 S. Park Sesser, IL 62884
1st Monday each month • 9:00 am

Cambria Food Bank Cambria Community Center
302 S. Richart Cambria, IL 62915 •
2nd Tuesday • 9:30 am • No residence restrictions

Colp Township
105 Mayor Caliper Drive
Colp, IL 62918 
3rd Monday • 8:00 am

Southern Hospitality
100 N Meadow St
Royalton, IL 62983
618-364-6927 •
Every Thursday • 9:30am

Life Source Food Pantry
1011 E. 6th Street
West Frankfort, IL
62896
618-944-1019
 2nd and 4th Monday • 10:00am

Herrin House of Hope
112 N. 14th Street
Herrin, IL
62948 618-942-8500
• 1st Monday • 11:00am

Salvation Army Marion Distribution
at Zion United Church
930 W. Cherry St. Marion, IL
62959 618-993-5854 •
1st Monday • 9:30am

Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church 1
3339 Rt.37 Marion, IL
62959 618-364-7670 •
2nd Thursday • 10:00a