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Food  Resources in Region 30
Alexander, Jackson, Perry, Pulaski and Union 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

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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


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 Youth and Recreation Center. Center (Murphysboro)
618-684-8243
Hours 10 am - 12 noon, except holidays

Saluki Food Pantry
1255 Lincoln Dr.
Carbondale Illjnois 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: [email protected]
Monday & Friday (9 am - 12 noon)
Require license/photo ID for registration
Serve anyone who comes in

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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​



Food Stamps/ SNAP 

​Illinois Department of Human Services Family and Community Resource Centers 

Alexander and Pulaski Counties 
Mounds: (618) 745-9411
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Jackson and Perry Counties
​Murphysboro (618) 687-1705

Union County
Anna  (618) 833-2118
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Alexander County
Southern Seven Health Department
Cairo-618-734-4167


Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department
Murphysboro:  618-684-3143

Perry  County
Perry Co. Health Department 
Pinckneyville:  618-357-5371

Pulaski County
southern Seven Health Department
Ullin:  618-634-9405

Union County
Southern Seven Health Department
Jonesboro:  618-833-8561


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