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

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.

217-355-KIDS (5437)

201 E. Park Street. Champaign, IL 61820

Food box distribution will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.

217-356-2262

301 N. 4th St. Champaign, IL 61820​

Assist with fresh groceries once every 2 months

217-356-7687

116 N First Street, Champaign, IL 61820​

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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

217-278-5605

705 N Country Fair Dr. Champaign, IL 61821

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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.

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

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

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 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

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 Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enter the parking lot through the Goodwin   entrance