Beacon Ministry

03/14/2026

Hats off to Top of the Hill for pulling this resource together!

02/10/2026

Here's a job opening that might interest someone interested in working with the unhoused.

01/21/2026

I don't have any further info than this, but I wanted to get it out there.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to one and all!!!!

12/12/2025

Many belated thanks to the Rotary Club of Swansea for their donation of $500 to BEACON last month!

11/26/2025

BEACON extends its sympathies to Kevin Kriesel and his family on the loss of his wife, Dorothy. Kevin had served BEACON for a year as an intern while at Eden Seminary.

11/08/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity due to the reduction in federal SNAP benefits, there are local resources available to help. The City of Belleville has compiled information on food pantries and support services for anyone in need.

10/30/2025

Looking for food pantries, etc. in your community?

Visit the Cooking with Kids page to find our new coloring pages and lots of tips to keep kids busy in the kitchen this summer.

10/29/2025

🥫 Food Distribution – Tomorrow! 🥫

We’ll begin handing out food boxes at 5:30 PM tomorrow and continue until supplies run out!
Look for our truck parked in the upper lot of the Marco's Express parking lot - 127 N Belt E, Swansea

✅ No ID required
✅ One box per family

Help us spread the show us how you put your box to use! 🍲
Share your — post a photo of a dish you made, or a meal shared with friends and family using items from your box, and tag us! 💛

10/29/2025

If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent government shutdown, Fairview Heights Food Pantry is here to support Fairview Heights residents. The pantry is open from 9am to 11am Monday through Friday in the lower level of City Hall (10025 Bunkum Rd.). All you need to bring is a proof of residency. To reach the pantry, call 618-389-0292.

If you’d like to make donations, accepted items include non-perishable food (please check the expiration dates). Donation boxes are located in lobby of City Hall & the Rec, as well as the Tree Lighting November 8th.

10/29/2025

All the food pantries in our service area need our support at this time!

If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent government shutdown, Fairview Heights Food Pantry is here to support Fairview Heights residents. The pantry is open from 9am to 11am Monday through Friday in the lower level of City Hall (10025 Bunkum Rd.). All you need to bring is a proof of residency. To reach the pantry, call 618-389-0292.

If you’d like to make donations, accepted items include non-perishable food (please check the expiration dates). Donation boxes are located in lobby of City Hall & the Rec, as well as the Tree Lighting November 8th.

10/29/2025

FYI. With the current budget standoff, food pantries are going to feel the crunch until it gets straightened out.
While this wishlist was put out by the Fairview Heights Area Food Pantry, I would imagine that Belleville Interfaith, Caseyville, and the other food pantries in our service area would also welcome any donations at this time.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent government shutdown, Fairview Heights Food Pantry is here to support Fairview Heights residents. The pantry is open from 9am to 11am Monday through Friday in the lower level of City Hall (10025 Bunkum Rd.). All you need to bring is a proof of residency. To reach the pantry, call 618-389-0292.

If you’d like to make donations, accepted items include non-perishable food (please check the expiration dates). Donation boxes are located in lobby of City Hall & the Rec, as well as the Tree Lighting November 8th.