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Food Pantries | Washington Helps Its People

1235 Peoria Street, Washington, IL 61571

Must be a resident of 61571 zip code.
ID or proof of address (current piece of mail, utility bill, etc.)
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

English

Bring reusable shopping bags or a laundry basket to take your food home. Please wait at the door until called in the pantry.

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Serves the 61571 zip code.

Description

Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a local food pantry created to meet the needs of people within the Washington Township community. This all-volunteer organization began providing assistance with food for area families in the early 1980s. Today WHIP serves between 120 and 140 families on each of the two days a month it is open for distribution of food. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Washington Township United Fund, local churches, schools, businesses, and Washington residents; WHIP is able to support families in their time of need.

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Washington Helps Its People

Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a local food pantry created to meet the needs of people within the Washington Township community. This all-volunteer organization began providing assistance with food for area families in the early 1980s. Today WHIP serves between 120 and 140 families on each of the two days a month it is open for distribution of food. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Washington Township United Fund, local churches, schools, businesses, and Washington residents; WHIP is able to support families in their time of need.