MORE FOOD. LESS TRAVEL. STRONGER PANTRIES.

BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.

Everyone deserves a community where getting enough to eat is easier. Reliable access to food helps families care for their health, stretch their budgets, and face each day with one less worry.

 

That’s why we’re bringing Midwest Food Bank deliveries to Mt. Vernon. Local pantries can pick up food closer to home, saving long trips to Bloomington-Normal, fuel costs, and volunteer time. More of their resources can go toward helping neighbors.

 

At United Way, volunteers sort the deliveries and help participating pantry teams load up. The food then goes back to communities across our region, where families need it.

 

LEND A HAND. HELP A NEIGHBOR.

Help sort and count food, check in pantry teams, load vehicles, or clean up. Seated and lighter-duty jobs are available, too. Come on your own or bring your friends, coworkers, church group, or club.

 

Sign up to volunteer with the Food Hub →

 

OUR FIRST FOOD HUB DATES

Thursday, November 5 and Thursday, December 3, 2026
716 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

 

Monthly deliveries continue through 2027. We’ll contact volunteers with assignments and shift times.

 

PANTRY PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Food pantries can arrange participation through Midwest Food Bank. To sponsor the Food Hub, contact Nat at nat@uwsci.org or 618.242.8000.

 

Need food for your household? Visit Find Help or call 211 for nearby resources. Food Hub pickups are for participating pantries.