Hunger
Jacksonville, IL Corps Hunger Information
The Salvation Army is dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community. By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to improve the health and well-being of the neighbors we serve. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army's food pantry provides shelf-stable pantry items, bread, cereal, meat, and other household necessities. The pantry is open Thursdays, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Community Meals
Every day, our local office provides meals to families in shelters, people living on the streets, and those unsure of where their next meal will come from.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals
The Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families unable to create a special meal themselves. We host homemade dinners at our facility and provide a Christmas dinner box to families enrolled in the Angel Tree program. Each box feeds a family of 6 and includes meat, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, biscuits, cake mix and more.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please visit our local office to learn more about our food pantry services.
Our Food Pantry Services
At The Salvation Army, we know that one of the first results to occur in times of crisis is food insecurity. We are is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity by serving anyone in need. By providing hunger relief programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.
Depending on the location, there may be certain eligibility requirements to receive assistance. Please contact your local Salvation Army to learn more.
Stats
166,747,412
meals were served to those who need them most last year.
6.70%
of all U.S. households reported using a food pantry in 2020
12.80%
of all American households with children are food insecure.
Love beyond missed meals
Donating cash or nonperishable food items to a food pantry is vital in ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to the resources they need to thrive, especially during times of crisis.
Other Services
