Community Interfaith Food Pantry

Community Interfaith Food Pantry The Community Interfaith Food Pantry works to eliminate hunger in the Belleville and Swansea, Illinois, area, by providing emergency groceries. B St. Main St.

The Food Pantry is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal Holder. If you are hungry, in need and from the Belleville, Swansea, or Scott AFB Illinois area, you can find emergency food at 1218 W. Main St., Belleville, Illinois. The Community Interfaith Food Pantry is open 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays as well as 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call us at 618-355-9199. Local

churches began networking, and the Community Interfaith Food Pantry became a reality when our first home at 205 W. opened on Aug. 1, 2007. Our second home at 1218 W. in Belleville opened in the summer of 2014. The Community Interfaith Food Pantry is a nonprofit charitable organization governed by a board whose members are selected by the participating faith communities: St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Teresa Catholic Church, Christ United Church of Christ, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trinity United Church of Christ, Westview Baptist Church, First United Presbyterian Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and Agudas Achim Beth Israel Synagogue. Additional support comes from organizations, local businesses and you. Our mission: To eliminate hunger within the community.

06/07/2026

Faith was never meant to be something we simply know. It was meant to be something we live. The world doesn't need more people who can quote truth. It needs more people who will practice kindness when it's inconvenient. Offer grace when it's undeserved. Show compassion when no one is watching. Love their neighbor in practical ways. 🙏

Sometimes the most powerful sermon is not spoken from a stage. It's lived out on an ordinary Tuesday. One act of generosity. One moment of compassion. One person choosing to care. That's where faith becomes visible. If you're looking for gentle encouragement throughout the week, we'd love to welcome you into our community.
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06/06/2026

Join us for worship at 9 AM on Sunday. Rev. Joan Mier will be preaching. It is Communion Sunday, and all are welcome at the table. Stay for coffee, doughnuts, and community (there will be cake and ice cream tomorrow, too). YOU are welcome at St. Paul!

06/06/2026

Do you know someone 60+ in East St. Louis who could use a little extra support?

The Seasoned Circle Cafe at Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House — one of our valued AgeSmart grantees and partners — is providing resources that help older adults in our region live life to the fullest.

Their Senior Center is built around four things older adults need most:
* Connection. Social isolation is a real health risk for older adults. The Seasoned Circle Cafe creates a welcoming space where seniors can build friendships, join group outings, and feel like they truly belong.

* Physical wellness. From fitness classes like yoga and Tai Chi to workshops on nutrition and chronic disease management, they're helping seniors stay active, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls.

* Mental and emotional health. Lifelong learning, technology workshops, discussion groups, and a network of peer support keep seniors mentally sharp and emotionally grounded.

* Independence. Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious food directly to seniors who need it, while transportation services, public benefits counseling, and connections to other aging resources help older adults stay in their homes and communities longer.

This is what investing in our community looks like. Tag someone who might benefit, or share this so it reaches the right person.

For more information, contact the Seasoned Circle Cafe at [email protected] or (618) 271-2522.
Learn more: lessiebatesdavis.org/programs/meals-on-wheels

06/06/2026

♥️! ➡️This and every Saturday all summer, bring your little ones to TOCO for our Sunshine Storytime! 30 minutes of building literacy and friendships while you shop!

When? ➡️ Saturdays from 1:30-2pm
Where? ➡️ 825 W Main
Ages ➡️ 4yrs-8yrs

😊 Hope to see you there! 🌸

06/06/2026

Take a moment today and look back. There was a time when you prayed for strength to get through a difficult season. A time when you prayed for healing. A time when you prayed for peace, direction, or simply enough grace to make it through one more day. And here you are.

Life may not be perfect, and there may still be prayers you're waiting to see answered, but don't miss the evidence of God's faithfulness that surrounds you right now. Sometimes gratitude grows when we pause long enough to notice how far God has already brought us. If you're looking for gentle encouragement throughout the week, we'd love to welcome you into our community.
- Receive our FREE weekly devotional
- Enjoy our free worship playlists
- Explore devotionals, guided moments with God, prayer resources, and other faith-filled resources designed to help you slow down and experience God's presence in everyday life.
Everything is linked in our bio.

Thank you for being part of the Mindful Christianity family.

06/06/2026

At the VPC, we believe safety is a basic human right.
Not a privilege.
Not something someone has to earn.
Not something anyone should have to wait for.

Every person deserves a night without fear.

06/06/2026
How cute!
06/06/2026

How cute!

Address

1218 West Main
Belleville, IL
62220

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 11am
Thursday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

Telephone

(618) 355-9199

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