Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) demonstrates a successful partnership between governmental agencies and private organizations. The shelter is operated by the County of Peoria through agreements with the Peoria Humane Society and the Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association and remains the only animal shelter in Peoria County.

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.

The Henry Community Food Pantry serves families in Marshall County weekly.

A thrift shop and community space in East Peoria that takes donated items and gives them away for free. In addition to calling, questions can be asked by-- E-mail: [email protected] or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Enough-Stuff-Thrift-Shop-Community-Space/100039301797247

The HOPE Chest offers pet food for those in need.

Sophia's Kitchen offers meals to those in need (menus vary daily), as well as a food pantry and pet food assistance.

First Baptist Church in Canton offers a pet pantry twice weekly.

The East Bluff Community Center operates a pet food pantry. There are no residency limitations. There are rare occasions where they run out, so it is generally good to check in ahead of time.