Help feed your community by hosting a food drive with your congregation, civic group, workplace, or school - it's easy!  Be sure to email us to register your food drive.

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Host a healthy food drive

Health and hunger are intimately linked.  People who are food insecure are disproportionately affected by diet-related chronic diseases, including diabetes and blood pressure.  See below for suggested Healthy Donation Items. 

Grains

• Brown Rice
• Quinoa
• Couscous
• Whole grain pasta
• Whole grain cereal
• Rolled oats

Proteins

• Canned tuna
• Canned salmon
• Canned chicken
• Nuts
• Canned low-sodium beans
• Non-hydrogenated nut butters

Produce

• Canned fruit in 100% fruit juice
• Canned low sodium vegetables
• Dried fruit (preferably with no added sugar)

Other Needs:

​Cleaning Supplies

• All purpose cleaner
• Dish soap
• Paper towels

Non-perishable Food Items, Toiletry Items
(especially full-size):

• Incontinence supplies
• Feminine hygiene products
• Lotion
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Shaving cream
• Body soap
• Hand soap
• Toilet paper

Host a food and fund drive

​Consider raising food AND funds!  For every $1 donated, we are able to purchase $10 worth of food at the local food bank. 

Questions?

For any questions you have about hosting a food drive, contact Dawn, 217-344-1120

Helpful Information

Donations We Cannot Accept

Food Drive Tips

Thank you for your support of Wesley Food Pantry.   Together we are working to provide hunger relief in our community!