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Food Resources in Region 20
Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, Wabash, Wayne & White counties 

​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.
Food Pantries

Edwards County
House of Prayer

230 N 5th St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2731

Zion Methodist Church
207 Jack Allen Dr
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-3754

Hope Center
23 W Cherry St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2065

WADI

334 Industrial Drive
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2379
Wednesday's from
8:30am - 10:00am & 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Customers may receive food once per month.

Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th St

Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3873​

DHS Family Community Resource Center in Wabash County
Family Community Resource Center
2517 West 9th St, Suite A
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-5179 or 866-740-3950

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

Pantry 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

Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center
193 West Shawnee Ave.
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-510-9211
Monday and Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

St. Joseph Catholic Church
450 Division Street

Equality, IL 62934
(618) 276-4252
Open last Wednesday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00am
​Food pantry, toilet paper,

cleaning supplies, diapers and wipes.

Egyptian Health Department
9525 Gold Hill Rd,
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-269-3454
Monday - Friday
​8:00am - 4:00pm

Equality United Methodist Church
"Friends of Jesus Food Pantry"

618-499-2604 or 618-499-6033
Wednesday's 9:00am - 11:00am
​Gallatin County only- other counties served one time


Blessing Box:
302 North Lincoln Boulevard
Shawneetown, IL 

Shawneetown Public Library 

Hamilton County
Pantry WADI Food Pantry
208 E Jefferson
McLeansboro, IL
(618) 643-2161

Thursdays 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Can receive food one time monthly

Ten Mile Church
11725 Ten Mile Rd
McLeansboro, IL 62859
618-643-3946
2nd and 4th Thursday 12:00pm
• 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

WIC
100 S Jackson Street, Room #5
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Monday - Thursday

7:00am – 5:00 pm
Friday
Closed

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center
131 Main St
McLeansboro, IL
618-382-3111
Every Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Must be 60 or older

Popup Food Giveaways
(Random location. Usually in Tequila Parking Lot)
Follow the Remnant or Christian Chapel on Facebook or call 618-643-4300. Bring your own box/hamper and drive through.

Dry Goods "Give Back"
The Remnant (next to Tequila in McLeansboro)

Blessing Box:

4- H Gift Garden
McLeansboro, IL 
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Hardin County
Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry
147 N Main St. Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-7071
Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am & 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center
193 West Shawnee Ave.
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-510-9211
Monday and Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

​Pope County 
Shawnee Development Council Food Pantry (Golconda)
E 212 Decatur St
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-2107

Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm

Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center
193 West Shawnee Ave.
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-510-9211
Monday and Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saline County 
Christian Community Compassion 4C’s
632 N. Jackson St. Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-3931
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm
• 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
115 E Main Street
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 499-4765
Open each Wednesday 10:00am – 1:00pm
• ID is required the first visit
• Serves Galatia, Raleigh, and Harco

Harvest Deliverance Center
38 S. Vine St.
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-0009 
Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friday 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12:00pm
• Must meet income guidelines
• Serves: Saline, Pope, Johnson & Gallatin counties

Landmark House of Praise
6415 US Highway 45 S.
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 518-9164
Open 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10:00am – 1:00pm
• Sign-in with name, address and number in household

Stonefort Food Pantry
30 Roosevelt St
Stonefort, IL 62987
(618) 777-2825 ​
Open fourth Saturday of the month from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Feed My Sheep Ministries Food Pantry
1007 3rd Street
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-7811
Open third Saturday of the month
from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

First United Methodist Church
Carrier Mills/Stonefort Ministerial Alliance

109 E Washington Street
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
Open second Sunday of the month from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Carrier Mills/Stonefort residents only

Egyptian Health Department
1412 US Highway 45 North
Eldorado, IL 62930
618-273-3326
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00am - 8:00pm

Heaven's Kitchen
404 Seright St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
​Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm

First Baptist Church of Eldorado
618-273-8206
3rd Monday of the month
10:00am- 1:00pm
MUST live within Saline County lines

Carrier Mills Tabernacle
618-926-3647
4th Thursday of the month
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center
193 West Shawnee Ave.
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-510-9211
Monday and Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm​

Blessing Box:

109 Oak Street
Carrier Mills, IL 
Inside the Carrier Mills Library


On the corner of Veteran's Drive and Railroad St
on the bike path
Eldorado, IL

At the five-way on Fourth Street

Across from the Band Stand
Eldorado, IL

1001 Grant Street

Eldorado, IL
Inside the Eldorado Public Library

Corner of Popular and Vine Street

In the Courtyard
Harrisburg, IL

14 Lincoln Street

In front of the Town Hall Building
Galatia, IL

Veterans Drive by the bathrooms, across from Stephanie's Salon

Harrisburg, IL

Downtown in the Pavillion across from the Red Onion

Equality, IL

Wabash County 
Bridges of Hope/Heartland Worship Center
229 W 1st St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-4268
Open Wednesday's at 10:30am for registration. Must arrive by 11:00am to receive food

First Baptist Church
118 W 6th St

Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-6563
Open Tuesday's 10:00am - 11:00am
Can get food once every 30 days. If someone else is picking food up for you, please call ahead of time.

Hope Fellowship
1210 Landes St

Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-240-2697
Second and last Saturday of the month beginning at 11:00am Please arrive early to register. Call for more information if needed. Proof of address is required.

Pastor's Pantry Zion Lutheran Church - ELCA

703 N Market St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-8602
618-263-2649
Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, and personal care items.
Call for availability.

Wabash Area Development, Inc (WADI)
334 Industrial Drive
Albion, IL 62806

618-262-6243
Open Tuesday's 8:00am - 11:30am
and 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Customers may receive food once per month
Silver Circle of Quality ​

Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th St

Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3873​

DHS Family Community Resource Center in Wabash County
Family Community Resource Center
2517 West 9th St, Suite A
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-5179 or 866-740-3950

The Roads Food Pantry

583 US-45
Norris City, IL 62869
618-378-3959
First three Fridays & Saturdays of the month 9:00am - 12:00pm
Food & Clothing

Circle A Servolution
103 S State Street
Allendale, IL 62410
618-240-1508
[email protected]​
Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The line is usually somewhat long, so be prepared to wait a while for your turn.

When it is your turn, you tell them your name (first time register), then they give you a cart to "shop" with. People are encouraged to bring their own bags.

Keensburg Christian Church
9234 West Main Street

Keensburg, IL 62852
618-298-2249
One Saturday a month. Check Facebook for date. 8:00am-? Donations run out.

Blessing Box:
Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th St

Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3873​

Free Methodist
412 Poplar Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

St. Mary's Church
125 West 5th Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 
703 N. Market Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Cherry Street Estates 
1901 N. Cherry Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Wayne County
Wabash Area Development, INC.
2004 W Delaware St.
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-842-2962
Every Tuesday 9:30am to 12:00pm
May receive food once per month

Hope Ministries of Geff
104 Church Street
Geff, IL 62842
618-237-3208
618-897-2598
9:00am to 11:00am
3rd Saturday of the month

Senior Nutrition with WADI
618-842-2261

Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen 
200 W Main St.
Fairfield, IL 62837

618-599-7315
Monday - Friday 11:30am to 1:00pm

Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene
Co Rd 1800 N
Mt. Erie, IL 62446
Third Monday of each month from 3:00pm-5:00pm
​There is no income requirements. They hand our perishables and non-perishables items. They ask that you bring a tote of basket because they don't always have enough boxes to pack the items in. When you arrive you pull up to the carport and they have people who will carry and load your items.


Jesus Name Pentecostal Church
SW 6th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-599-0784
Call for details

Saint Edward Catholic Church
300 NW 5th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-847-7931​
Call for details

Merriam Community Church
846 Co. Rd. 2300
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-842-9870
Call for details

DHS Family Community Resource Center in Jefferson County
Family Community Resource Center
333 Potomac Blvd., Suite F

Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-1040 or 866-325-8153​​

First Baptist Church
303 S First Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-842-3764
Open Friday 9:00am - 10:30am
Customers must live in Fairfield Community High School District

Call to schedule appointment

White County 
Cherry Street General Baptist Church
210 3rd St.
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-8001 or (618) 384-6649 
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 9:00am – 11:00am

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

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

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

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 – 1:00pm

Our Savior Lutheran Church
​618-384-5291

Enfield Food Pantry for Enfield School District
119 E. Main Street
Enfield, IL 62835
618-963-2614
Open 3rd Saturday of every month 8:30am - 10:30pm


Egyptian Health Department
1705 College Ave
Carmi, IL 62821
618-382-7311
​Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00am - 8:00pm


Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center
193 West Shawnee Ave.
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-510-9211
Monday and Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hands of Compassion

Carmi, IL
618-384-0000
Thursday's 1:00pm - 3:00 pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
White County Residents only


Northside Missionary Baptist Church 
Grayville, IL
618-375-7537
2nd Saturday of the month at 8:00 am

Grayville Church of Christ

618-263-8014
3rd or 4th typically
9:00 am - 11:00am

Blessing Box:

Main Entrance at the High School 
Norris City, IL

114 South Division St
Studio 114
Norris City, IL

Entrance of Wells Elementary School
Grayville, IL

246 3rd St
Omaha, IL






​Food Stamps/SNAP


Illinois Department of Human Services Family and Community Resource Centers 

Gallatin, Hardin and Massac Counties
Metropolis-(618) 524-2631 


​Pope and Saline Counties
Harrisburg  (618) 253-7161


White County
Mt Carmel  (618) 262-5179 ​
WIC Offices
Women, Infants, and Children

WIC Programs offer supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

​Edwards County
Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3873

Gallatin County
Egyptian Health Department
Ridgeway  (618) 272-4691
Shawneetown (618) 269-3454

9525 Gold Hill Rd,
Shawneetown, IL 62984
Wednesdays: 8:00am – 4:00pm


Hamilton County
Hamilton County Health Department
Located in the Courthouse
100 S Jackson Street, Room #5
McLeansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-3522
Monday 7:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Hardin County
Southern Seven Head Start
3 Henry Lane
Rosiclare, IL 62982
(618) 285-6215
WIC
Wednesday:
9:30am – 3:45pm

​Pope County
Southern Seven Health Department
106 N. Market Street
Golconda, IL 62938

(618) 683-8022
Tuesday: WIC/FCM
9:00am – 4:00pm

Saline County
Egyptian Health Department
1412 US Highway 45 North
Eldorado IL 62930
(618) 273-3326
Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm for lunch each day
Holiday Weeks Open 8:00am – 4:00pm Daily

Wabash County
Wabash County Health Department
130 W 7th Street
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3873

Wayne County
WIC Office - Wayne County Health Department​
405 N Basin Road
Fairfield, IL 62837

​618-842-5166
Monday 8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday-Sunday Closed

​White County
Egyptian Health Department
1705 College Avenue
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7311
Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm for lunch each day
Holiday Weeks Open 8:00am – 4:00pm Daily
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