The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It offers numerous assistance programs for those in need. ------------------ Summer 2025 Cooling Center Information: Main office at 243 Derby St, Pekin is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for anyone to drop in and cool off. Shelter on site is open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., all days of the week. Starting September 1, shelter in gym is open 24/7.

Bethel Lutheran Church offers a bimonthly food pantry for Tazewell County residents.

Redeemer Lutheran Church offers a food pantry.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church offers a food pantry.

Community Harvest is a provisional food pantry that has been in operation out of Trinity Church in Morton since March 2008.

Creve Coeur Christian Church offers a food pantry for Groveland Township residents.

The Farmington Area Food Pantry serves the Farmington, IL school district and Elmwood. There are no income requirements.

First United Methodist Church offers a number of programs to assist those in need.

New Life Church offers a weekly food pantry for those in need.

Neighborhood House Association, established in 1896, is dedicated to providing a Safe Haven with comprehensive services that meet the social, emotional, and material needs of individuals and families from infancy to their senior years.

The Vermont Christian Church offers a monthly food pantry.

Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a food pantry serving residents of the 61571 zip code.

Peoria Heights Congregational Church offers a food pantry.

Heaven's View Christian Fellowship offers food and clothing pantries for Peoria area residents.

Hope Baptist Church offers a monthly food pantry for Mackinaw area residents.

Northwest United Methodist Church offers the monthly Our Daily Bread Food Pantry to the 61614 and 61615 zip codes.

Bartonville Christian Church offers a weekly food pantry that includes hygiene items and cleaning supplies, as available.

Food Pantry in Kewanee, IL

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It offers numerous assistance programs for those in need. ======================== Some additional details on a few common services: ------------------------------------------------ For RENTAL ASSISTANCE, there are two programs: 1. First month's rent and/or deposit assistance: Only available in domestic violence situations, disasters, or when being released from an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days. May call anytime for screening. Please ask for a case manager and state that you are in such a situation. 2. Back rent: -Will need proof of hardship and proof of income (or projected income). Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) -Back rent program also includes contract for deed and lot rent for trailers. ----------------------------------- Mortgage Assistance (principle & interest only; no late fees or escrow/taxes): -Applicant will need proof of hardship, income (or projected income), and some sort of statement from the lender about delinquent payment. Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday) =============================

The HOPE Chest offers a weekly food pantry.

Bradley Epworth Church offers a monthly food pantry.

The Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission offers a food pantry.

First Baptist Church in Canton offers a weekly food pantry.

The Salvation Army Peoria Community Center offers a food pantry twice a week.

The Green Valley Food Pantry provides food monthly to those in need in the village of Green Valley and Sand Prairie Township.