Where to find food in Ford County
If you need help acquiring food, you can visit any of the food programs listed below. Please note that each program has different requirements for receiving assistance; emergency pantries are available for immediate assistance. Hours and availability may change. For more programs near you, contact Eastern Illinois Food Bank at 217-328-3663 or visit eifoodbank.org/help/fordcounty.html.
Gibson Area Food Pantry (at Shepherd’s Closet)
By appointment
106 N. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
Phone: 217-784-5201
Gibson City Police Department
Emergency pantry
109 E. 8th Street
Gibson City, IL 60936
Hands of Christ Food Pantry
Upper Room Bible Church
Food distributions Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 am and the second Tuesday of the month 4:00 to 6:00 pm
425 W. Orleans Street
Paxton, IL 60957
Serving qualifying residents of Ford County
Gibson Area Food Pantry (at the Hospital; Old ALCO building)
Food distributions second and fourth Saturdays of the month
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
619 E. First Street
Gibson City, IL 60936
Phone: 217-771-4100
Serving qualifying residents of Ford County and GCMS school district