Peoria Area Food Pantry

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Peoria Area Food Pantry Pantry Day held every Wednesday! 9AM-11AM & 3PM-6PM

At Peoria Area Food Pantry, our mission is to alleviate hunger in Peoria County.

We strive to provide nutritious food options to those in need, ensuring that everyone has access to the essentials. The Peoria Area Food Bank (PAFB) was formed in 1984 to help supplement the dietary and nutritional needs of low-income families. From 1984-2025 PAFB served member pantries in Peoria, Tazewell, and Mason counties. As of July 1, 2025, PAFB began transitioning from a food bank that distributes food to member pantries to becoming a food pantry that distributes food to neighbors in need directly in Peoria County. The new pantry services will include a “choice” food pantry on Wednesdays from 9 am until 11:30 am and 3 pm until 6:00 pm, provide emergency food boxes to those who have an immediate need outside of our pantry hours, provide home delivery to neighbors in need who are elderly and/or disabled, and we will work with community partners to provide mobile food pantries and fresh markets in food desert areas. The grand opening of our pantry was on September 3rd, 2025 serving 40 households. If your organization would like to make a monetary donation or food donation, or if you would like to conduct a fund-raising activity, please contact Jeanette Wennmacher at 309-999-3842.

It’s only October, but the holidays are coming, and hunger is already here. ❤️For families across the Peoria area, putti...
10/07/2026

It’s only October, but the holidays are coming, and hunger is already here. ❤️

For families across the Peoria area, putting food on the table is already a struggle. Your support helps Peoria Area Food Pantry stock our shelves now and prepare for the increased need ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Whether you give $50, $100, $300, or another amount, your generosity helps provide nutritious food, dignity, and stability for our neighbors.

Give today at https://pafpantry.org and click “Donate Today.”

Can’t give right now? Sharing this post helps us reach someone who can.

Real families. Real needs. A stronger Peoria.

🔥🚒 CATCH US TOMORROW! 🚒🔥Join the Peoria Area Food Pantry and local Peoria firefighters for our 'Firefighters Fighting Hu...
09/25/2026

🔥🚒 CATCH US TOMORROW! 🚒🔥

Join the Peoria Area Food Pantry and local Peoria firefighters for our 'Firefighters Fighting Hunger Food Drive'!

📍 Kroger on Lindbergh Drive, Peoria
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM

We’ll be collecting nonperishable food, hygiene items, and monetary donations to help keep local families fed. ❤️

Grab a few extra pantry staples while you shop, drop off a donation, or scan the QR code to give. Every little bit helps us keep food moving right here in the Peoria area.
Help us fill the truck! 🚒🥫💙

💙 Thank you, Woodforest National Bank and the Woodforest Charitable Foundation!We’re grateful for their generous $1,660 ...
09/24/2026

💙 Thank you, Woodforest National Bank and the Woodforest Charitable Foundation!

We’re grateful for their generous $1,660 donation to the Peoria Area Food Pantry. Your support helps us continue serving families throughout our community. ❤️



Pictured Below: Ashley Hunter & Bill Walker with Woodforest National Bank, Couri Thomas PAFP Manager, Rose Shelton and Mike young with Peoria Salvation Army, Kim Thomas & Jacquie Bush with PCCEO Head Start, Maria Bosma with University of Illinois Extension, Phyllis Farlow, Mario B., & Andrea Raithel PAFP Office Administration

We are honored to be named the 2026 Pantry of the Year by the Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition!This recognition belongs...
09/24/2026

We are honored to be named the 2026 Pantry of the Year by the Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition!

This recognition belongs to every volunteer, donor, partner, staff member, and supporter who helps us serve our community every single day.

As the need continues to grow, so does our commitment to making sure our neighbors have access to the food, dignity, and support they deserve.

From all of us at the Peoria Area Food Pantry, thank you for helping make this possible. 💙

2026 Pantry of the Year. What a blessing, and what an honor.

🔥 FIREFIGHTERS FIGHTING HUNGER 🚒🥫This Saturday, local firefighters are teaming up with Peoria Area Food Pantry to help f...
09/23/2026

🔥 FIREFIGHTERS FIGHTING HUNGER 🚒🥫

This Saturday, local firefighters are teaming up with Peoria Area Food Pantry to help fight hunger right here in our community.

📍 Kroger, Lindbergh Drive, Peoria
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by and donate nonperishable food items or a monetary gift. Every donation helps us put food into the hands of local families who need it most.

❤️ Neighbors helping neighbors. All donations stay local.

Come see us Saturday and help us fill those bins! 🚒🛒🥫

Please note: The Peoria Area Food Pantry will be closed Wednesday August 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this ma...
07/29/2026

Please note: The Peoria Area Food Pantry will be closed Wednesday August 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

07/21/2026

The 5th annual Tri-County Hunger Walk is coming on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This year's walk will be held at Donovan Park is Peoria. Registration is OPEN - visit go.illinois.edu/hungerwalk2026 to sign up for the event!

07/20/2026

📅 Save the Date!
The 2026 Tri-County Hunger Walk will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 9-11 AM at Donovan Park in Peoria! Visit https://healthyhoi.org/page-1075488 for all of the details!

It’s Pantry Day! 🛒Stop by Peoria Area Food Pantry today for food support.⏰ Morning Pantry: 9:00–11:00 AM⏰ Afternoon Pant...
07/15/2026

It’s Pantry Day! 🛒

Stop by Peoria Area Food Pantry today for food support.
⏰ Morning Pantry: 9:00–11:00 AM
⏰ Afternoon Pantry: 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 721 W. McBean St., Peoria, IL 61605

If you’re able, please bring your own bags - reusable or disposable. It helps make sure everyone can carry their groceries home a little easier. 💙

See you soon

Every gift helps feed a neighbor!Donate food, give online, or share this post to help Peoria families get the support th...
07/08/2026

Every gift helps feed a neighbor!

Donate food, give online, or share this post to help Peoria families get the support they need.

📍 721 W. McBean St.
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721 W McBean Street
Peoria, IL
61605

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+13096713906

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