The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce and the City of East Peoria invite you to join in a Day of Sharing for the Heart of Illinois United Way.

A collection truck will be at East Peoria City Hall from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11th to collect your food donations.   Below is a list of essentials that food pantries must have available to help families and individuals in in need.  

• Canned vegetables: peas, yams, tomatoes, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, carrots
• Canned meats: tuna, salmon, chicken, roast beef, beef stew, ham
• Boxed dinners: Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper & Chicken Helper
• Mixes/Boxes: macaroni & cheese, rice side dishes, pasta side dishes, cornbread & muffin mixes, gelatin & pudding mixes, cake mixes and frosting
• Bags/Boxes of:  rice, pasta, instant potatoes, etc.
• Beans: Bags of dried beans or cans of beans
• Plus:  cereal, crackers, canned fruits, peanut butter & jelly

Did you know?   Demand at area food pantries is up by more than 30%