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Cherry Street Food Pantry Open in Carmi Today…Egyptian Health Department to be at Jefferson Attendance Center this Afternoon

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the first Thursday of the month and that means it’s food pantry time at Cherry Street Baptist in Carmi. From 9am – 11am, Keith Johnson says the pantry will be open at it’s annex next to the church. The food pantry serves about... Read More.

Kiwanis Hears from Cherry Street Baptist Food Pantry Leader Keith Johnson

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who spent 43 year underground working mines in the area is now top dog above ground at a local food pantry. Keith Johnson moved to Carmi in 1994 after growing up in DuQuoin and living in Marissa to work mines. He... Read More.

Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in... Read More.

Cherry Street Food Pantry Open Today 9AM – 11AM

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street General Baptist Church Food Pantry, 210 Third Street in Carmi, will be open today from 9AM until 11 AM. They will have their regular items along with dry good boxes, 1/2 gallon of milk, and lots of produce.

White County Senior Citizens Center to pass out Food Boxes Wednesday

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Senior Citizens Center will be having another produce/dairy/meat box giveaway Wednesday at noon. From noon until 1:00 p.m. will be for senior citizens only. Distribution to the general public will begin at 1:00 p.m. until they run out. 1 box per... Read More.

Cherry Street Food Pantry Rescheduled for Thursday, February 25th

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Cherry Street Food Pantry scheduled for Thursday, February 18th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 25th, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the church annex.

Albion Senior Citizen Center Food Service Closed Through February 12th

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to some logistical issues with staffing, a decision was made to close the Albion Senior Citizen Center food service from Friday, February 5th- Friday, February 12th. Plans are to reopen for meal deliveries and pick-ups on Monday February 15. The other sites affiliated... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Support Local Food Pantries

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Young Leaders are pleased to continue their support of food pantries in the county. The committee is donating a total of $725 of their net proceeds from the 2020 Young Leader Pistol Shoot event held last July. The funds will be... Read More.

Evansville Looking to Establish Commission on Food Security

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke says he is looking to establish a Commission that would address food security issues in communities around the city.At Mayor’s request, the Evansville City Council will consider approving an ordinance to create the Commission on Food Security.The Commission on Food... Read More.

United Way of South Central Illinois Accepting Application for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds in Jefferson and Marion Counties

Wednesday, December 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

United Way of South Central Illinois has been appointed administrator of $ 38,438 for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency.$19,890 is available to Jefferson County and $18,548 to Marion County to private... Read More.