Bread Of Life

Bread Of Life Bread of Life began in 1999, when a group of friends became aware of the needs in our region and began distributing sandwiches at a local park.

As their awareness of area needs increased,and as their relationships with those in need deepened, this group of friends approached their church about hosting Bread of Life. We have one distribution a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Upcoming Distributions are:
Sept 13 2022
Oct 11 2022
Nov 8 2022
Dec 13 2022

Courtesy of United Way of Ogle County, we will have free sack meals for kids & teens on Wednesdays all summer at Valley ...
05/22/2026

Courtesy of United Way of Ogle County, we will have free sack meals for kids & teens on Wednesdays all summer at Valley Covenant Church, 103 S. Maple St., starting June 3. Come on by!!

05/06/2026

We will be open for our next regular distribution Tuesday, May 12, 3-5pm.
Please bring your bags!

04/06/2026

Bread of Life food pantry will be open for our regular hours on Tuesday, April 14th from 3-5pm.
PLEASE bring your own bags for your groceries.

Here's some info from our new food supplier:https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArQvR7xfQ/
03/31/2026

Here's some info from our new food supplier:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArQvR7xfQ/

It’s not an expiration date.

Most packaged foods are still safe after that date; it just means peak freshness may pass.

When good food gets thrown away, it’s a missed opportunity to serve someone in need.

Take a moment today:
✔ Check labels
✔ Learn the difference
✔ Share this with someone else

03/05/2026

Thank you Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Ebenezer Reformed Church for your recent donations! We appreciate the continual support of your congregations!

03/03/2026

Bread of Life's next regular distribution is March 10th, 3-5 pm.

We have a new partnership with Midwest Food Bank in Normal, IL. We hope you like some of our new items!

02/03/2026

Bread of Life food pantry, located @ 103 S. Maple St., Stillman Valley, will be open @ our normal time on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 from 3 to 5 pm. Please bring your own sturdy bags or boxes for your groceries.

01/31/2026

The Bread of Life Food Pantry in Stillman Valley would like to sincerely thank the Ogle County Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders Harvest for Fall Program for their grant through the Northern Illinois Food Bank. It is such a blessing to have the community's support!

Send a message to learn more

The Bread of Life food pantry in Stillman Valley is pleased to announce it has received a grant to help keep our shelves...
01/31/2026

The Bread of Life food pantry in Stillman Valley is pleased to announce it has received a grant to help keep our shelves stocked with food. The grant was awarded by the Norris A. & Margaret K. Aldeen Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ (CFNIL) Community Grants Program. Funds will be used to purchase fresh meat and other groceries for the families we serve. THANK YOU CFNIL for your support of our mission and community!!

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

Address

103 S Maple Street
Stillman Valley, IL
61084

Telephone

(815) 645-8872

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bread Of Life posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Bread Of Life:

Shortcuts

Share

Category