HeartStrong Food Pantry

03/27/2026

Free fun and fitness for the whole family tomorrow at the Martens Center!!

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded that big change often starts with one person.

Ms. Lily Walton shared our mission with her family and friends, and because of her, over 100 families enjoyed stuffing on Thanksgiving. One person. One act of compassion. One ripple that reached hundreds.

Today, your gift can have the same impact—and thanks to the Urbana Meijer, your donation will be matched 3X! For every $10, The Urbana Meijer will give us $30.

Thank you for giving hope, dignity, and support to families in Champaign County.

https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/dzrp59

11/24/2025

Look Ma! We're on tv!! We made it past our 2,000 mark to feed 2,200 families this year.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — For the 18th year, cars lined up at Urbana’s Quest United Methodist Church on Saturday in preparation for the holiday of giving thanks. The HeartStrong Food Pantry…

11/21/2025

Yummy looking turkey recipe!

11/20/2025

Looks like our earlier links decided to take an unexpected nap 😅
If you tried to donate, volunteer, or register for a meal — thank you for your patience!

Here are the updated, working links:

🦃 Meal Sign-Up
💛 Volunteer Sign-Up
🍽️ Donate + Sponsor a Family

👇 All right here:
https://forms.gle/Ts8S3cLypNzgijB58

https://forms.gle/H5QBDrk8iwEF9MpH7

https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/dzrp59

This Thanksgiving, your time and kindness will help feed families and fill hearts. Thank you for volunteering for our 18th Annual Thanksgiving Big Give! Together, we’ll prepare, pack, and distribute over 2,000 Thanksgiving meals for local families — making this season brighter for so many in our...

11/20/2025

A big THANK YOU to Michelle Potenberg, Chix in Training, Barbell Chix and The Atkins Group for participating in our Thanksgiving 'Community Potluck' supplying one dish for 2,000 families in need in Champaign County this year!! The sweet potatoes look beautiful and will bring warmth and flavor to the holiday table!

Link to donate:
https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/dzrp59

11/20/2025

Loved serving the Urbana School District #116 School District this evening!!

11/19/2025

These are the good, hardworking guys from the Urbana School District #116 picking up Thanksgiving meals for families.

They're pretty funny, too!! Great working with them each year.

11/17/2025

🎉 Great news!
We received special permission from the Champaign Health Department to offer a hunger-relief meal THIS Wednesday, November 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the University YMCA!

🍲✨ Come enjoy a hot meal, friendly faces, and a little joy as we head into the holiday season. Everyone is welcome.

📅 One-time event!
Our weekly Wednesday dinners will return in 2026.
👀 Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready for the new year!

11/14/2025

Want to make a real difference this Thanksgiving?
Join us as we prepare and deliver grocery bags for 2,000 families across Champaign County.

We need volunteers for:
• Meal packing (Nov 20–21, evenings)
• Distribution & deliveries (Nov 22)
• Setup & cleanup support
• Delivery drivers

Whether you can give one hour or the whole day, your time truly matters.

👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/wfx3fEHEeYyDmUJk9

Thank you for helping us bring warmth, nourishment, and dignity to our neighbors this holiday season.

11/14/2025

Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Meijer, Prairie Farms Dairy, Office of Volunteer Programs - University of Illinois, United Way of Champaign County, CHM Bible Theatre Productions, Inc., The Atkins Group, Quest Church, Chix in Training, Captain Hook, and many more!

Because of their generosity—and the generosity of so many in our community—we’ve raised nearly $50,000 to provide full Thanksgiving meals to 2,000 families across Champaign County.

We’re close, but every additional dollar helps us close the gap and make sure every family receives a complete Thanksgiving meal.

🧡 Donate here: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/nzC8Qm

Thank you for helping us bring warmth, nourishment, and hope to our neighbors this holiday season.