PEORIA — The number of area residents relying on pantries to put food on the table is skyrocketing."Our pantries, all of them, have seen an increased need," said Barb Shreves, executive director of the Peoria Area Food Bank. "I'm not kidding you — all of them have said the need is just unbelievable."The food bank distributes to 116 pantries in eight counties, and helps feed between 60,000 to 70,000 people each month.
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Illinois Peoria County Peoria
RELATED ARTICLES
- Rittenhouse due back in court today
An Antioch teen accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin is due in court today for a preliminary hearing in the case. More - Glenview police seek help in identifying crash victim
Glenview police are asking for the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. More - From pianos to pot, Rosemont entertainment district site will become dispensary
Shuttered only months after playing its first song, a dueling piano bar in Rosemont's entertainment district is being converted into a recreational marijuana dispensary. More - Six people stabbed in brawl at Carol Stream apartment complex
Six people were stabbed Tuesday night during a brawl at an apartment complex in Carol Stream. More - One last political squabble for Lauzen throws Kane County newsletter into limbo
The producer of Kane County's email newsletter, Rick Nagel, lost his job this week via a budget cut the county board approved this year. More
BING NEWS:
- FNB food drive aims to restock local food pantries
First National Bank has launched a food drive to support the Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM) in Decatur and several other Wise County food pantries to bridge a reported shortage of food bank supplies ...
11/14/2024 - 10:20 am | View Link - First Financial food drives a success
First Financial Bank, local associates and the community collected 189 food items during a recent three-week food drive in Greensburg to help those in the area who need food assistance. Items ...
11/14/2024 - 8:10 am | View Link - BRAFB: Volunteers are Crucial to the food bank
VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - The holidays are a busy time for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Spokesman Les Sinclair said come corporate donations they have received included traditional Thanksgiving items ...
11/13/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank creates Neighbor Leadership Council to fight food insecurity
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There are so many people in the Pittsburgh area who can't afford a Thanksgiving meal ... That's why the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank formed a new group this year to do ...
11/13/2024 - 10:04 am | View Link - Employees with Atlanta Public Schools help tackle food insecurity by volunteering at food bank
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and psychologists from Atlanta Public Schools want to help get food to families in need.
11/13/2024 - 4:35 am | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more