How many free food pantries are there in Peoria, Illinois?

Feed America's directory lists 45 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Peoria, Illinois. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Peoria?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Peoria open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Peoria, Illinois?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Peoria?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Peoria?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory and is not affiliated with any local food bank or with the larger Feeding America national network. We aggregate publicly-available data from local food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier.

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Peoria Area Food Bank

food bank

3014 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61604

309-671-3906

Verified 108d ago

Food Pantries in Peoria, IL

Peoria Area Food Bank

Bartonville Christian Church Food Pantry

Bethel UMC

Bread of Life Food Pantry

COMMON PLACE

Catholic Charities Food Pantry

Central IL Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Charter Oak Primary School Little Free Pantry

Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School Little Free Pantry

Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School Little Free Pantry

East Bluff Community Center

Franklin Primary School Little Free Pantry

Glen Oak Community Learning Center Little Free Pantry

Grace Baptist Church - Hands of Grace

Harrison Community Learning Center Little Free Pantry

Heaven's View

Hines Primary School Little Free Pantry

House of Hope Peoria, Inc.

Jerry Colgan Memorial FP

Kellar Primary School Little Free Pantry

Liberty Leadership Middle School Little Free Pantry

Lincoln School Little Free Pantry

Manual Academy Little Free Pantry

Midwest Food Bank, NFP

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Neighborhood House

Northmoor Primary School Little Free Pantry

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Peoria Friendship House

Redeemer Lutheran

Roosevelt Magnet School Little Free Pantry

Salvation Army Citadel

South Side Mission

St. Jude Catholic Church

The Salvation Army - Ne Jefferson 1

The Salvation Army - Spalding Avenue

The Salvation Army - W Nebraska Avenue Corps

The Salvation Army Peoria

Trewyn School Little Free Pantry

Unity House of Prayer

West Mark Food Pantry

Whittier Primary School Little Free Pantry

Neighborhood House

Sophia's Kitchen

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