Food Assistance & Pantries
Below are local food banks to the Champaign-Urbana area.
You can also visit Eastern Illinois Foodbank for all food pantries in Champaign and Urbana and surrounding area at https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/
217-351-3852
502 W. Windsor Road Champaign, Illinois 61820
During Distance Learning, the District will distribute 5-day meal
boxes, similar to what we did during spring and summer 2020
COVID-19 school closures.
Champaign Unit 4
217-355-KIDS (5437)
201 E. Park Street. Champaign, IL 61820
Food box distribution will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
217-356-2262
301 N. 4th St. Champaign, IL 61820
Assist with fresh groceries once every 2 months
Empty Tomb
217-356-7687
116 N First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Lunch served 7 days a week 11 am - 12:30 pm
Our mission is to feed the hungry of our community regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
217-278-5605
705 N Country Fair Dr. Champaign, IL 61821
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that used to be called Food Stamp that helps people buy the food they need for good nutritional health.
DHS Offices & Service Providers for Champaign County
Champaign Food Pantries
Grace Lutheran Church
217-356-3232
313 S. Prospect Ave Champaign, IL 61820
Open Thursday 10am - 12pm
The food pantry is currently using a drive-thru distribution method. Bring own containers and must meet the income guidelines. Everyone is welcome to come once a month.
217-355-2662
1213 Parkland Court, Champaign, IL 61821
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am - 1 pm
Salvation Army Pantry
217-373-7832
502 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 4pm / Tuesdays 9 am - 5 pm
Restoration Urban Ministries
Urbana Food Pantries
St. Vincent DePaul Urbana
217-367-2665
708 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801
Open Monday-Thursday, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Bring in some form of ID (although not required). An ID can be a driver's license or state-issued ID, or a bus pass or a utility bill showing their name and address.
Stone Creek Church
217-344-5455
2502 South Race Street. Urbana, IL 61801
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. We offer pre-packaged bags of food. We will offer some dry goods, produce, and frozen meat until it runs out. Families can pick up bags of food in our new Drive-Thru style or have delivered.
Vineyard Church
217-607-5654
1802 N. Lincoln, Urbana, IL 61801
Open Wednesdays 10am - 12pm, & 5pm - 6pm
Individuals and families may visit the market once a month to receive groceries free of charge. No ID or pre-appointment is required. Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats are usually available in addition to canned goods, or boxed foods.
Wesley United Methodist
217-729-7418
1203 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL61801
Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enter the parking lot through the Goodwin entrance