Food pantries, free groceries and meals in Madison County IL
There are a number of organizations in Madison County that help low-income families get food. Options range from food pantries to food banks, soup kitchens and the government (Human Services). The distribution centers give out groceries, personal hygiene supplies and more. Find details on a food pantry near you in Madison County Illinois.
The goal of the agencies is to help reduce and ideally prevent hunger in the area. Not only will there be free shelf stable food passed out, but many have soup kitchens for free meals as well, including at the holidays. There are also Meals on Wheels home delivery services for the homebound, free pet food banks and surplus government commodities such as milk, dairy, and cheese. No matter the need, the main places for free food or a hot meal are listed below.
Locations of food pantries, meals and grocery programs in Madison County
Catholic Charities of Alton
Location is 3512 Mcarthur Blvd, Alton, IL 62002. Call (618) 462-0634
A food pantry can provide meals, groceries, and more. Some items may be delivered to the homebound.
Ministries Unlimited
Location is 310 Collinsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294-1312. Call (618) 505-5053
Glen-Ed Pantry
Food bank is at 125 5th Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Phone (618) 656-7506
The non-profit provides perishable, non-perishable foods and non-food items like household supplies and diapers to those in need of help in Madison County.
Salvation Army centers in Madison
The Christian charity can offer an emergency food pantry. They also offer free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals in Madison County as well as financial help. Government commodities and other aid is made available. More details on Salvation Army programs in Madison County IL.
- 525 Alby St, Alton, IL 62002. Phone (618) 465-7764
- Address is 3007 E 23rd St, Granite City, IL 62040. Call 618-451-7957
Crisis Food Center, Inc.
Location is 21 E 6th St, Alton, IL 62002-6248. Dial (618) 462-8201
Provides up to five days of food at most once per month.
River Bend Adventist Community Service
Main location is 4870 Humbert Rd, Alton, Illinois 62002. Phone (618) 462-7227
River Bend Adventist Community Services in another emergency pantry, with a delivery service to homebound clients. Perishable items, canned food, government surplus items can all be distributed.
Feeding America of Madison County and St. Louis Area
The national non-profit has a network of churches and charities that operate emergency pantries as well, many of which are open daily. Free shelf stable food, hot meals (lunch or dinner) and other help is available. Case workers also help people find, and apply for, USDA programs and find more details on the Feeding America here. https://stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locations/.
Community Hope Center, Inc.
1201 Hope Center Ln, Cottage Hills, IL 62018. Main number is (618) 259-0959
Food is provided at most once per week to the needy. Their family size and income needs to be confirmed.
DHS
The application site for food stamps, or the so called LINK card, is the East Alton DHS office. The center is a 1925 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040. Phone (618) 877-9200
Alpha & Omega State Park Food Pantry
3301 Harvard Pl, Collinsville, IL 62234. Main number is (618) 344-4091.
A mobile, drive thru food bank is often used throughout the community too.
New Creation Fellowship
100 Greenway Dr, Granite City, IL 62040-2822. Call (618) 797-9908
City Temple
4751 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040. Phone (618) 931-1565
Collinsville Area Ministerial Association
2009 Mall St, Collinsville, IL 62234-1832. Phone (618) 346-1861
The charity helps the low-income, homeless and people in need. Programs include a food pantry as well as free produce or dairy items.
Community Care Center
1818 Cleveland Blvd, Granite City, IL 62040. Telephone is (618) 876-8770
The non-profit administers a food bank for the needy.
Maryville OutReach Center
504 E Division St, Maryville, IL 62062. Main number is (618) 345-9693
Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
900 Chestnut St, Highland, IL 62249. Main number is (618) 654-9295 for hours and intake at the pantry.
The items given out from the food bank range from cereal to tuna, low-sat food, canned meat or fruits and more. Other hunger prevention programs include a soup kitchen with free hot meals, cooking classes and produce (fruits and vegetables) from a community garden.
Operation Blessing
Main address is 18 E Lorena Ave, Wood River, IL 62095. Phone (618) 251-5683
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