Arnold Food Pantry

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is a Community Action Agency (CAA) that serves the community by offering programs to assist low-income, disabled, elderly, and individuals and families towards education, employment and training, housing, energy, nutrition, developmental training, transportation, resource coordination, and other related needs. IVEDC is a catalyst and advocate for the interest of our clients in order to improve lives and enrich communities in Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Counties.

The Gateway Food Pantry has been serving the community since 1983, providing high-quality food assistance to families in the Fox and Windsor School Districts, as well as the surrounding zip codes. In addition to regular food assistance, the pantry offers emergency food support on a walk-in basis to anyone in need. Beyond food, the pantry supplies patrons with basic necessities such as hygiene products and cleaning supplies, and also offers additional support like utility bill assistance, gas cards, winter coats, and back-to-school supplies. The organization relies on the generosity of donors and encourages community involvement through food drives and volunteer opportunities. Generated from the website

Hope Christian Church, located at 9273 Coach Stop Road in Columbia, IL, offers a variety of ministries focused on community support and spiritual growth. The church includes programs such as Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Hope Kidz, and Hope YTH, fostering engagement for different age groups. In addition to its religious services, the church operates a community food pantry every Friday, available for anyone in need of food assistance. This initiative reflects the church's commitment to serving the community and providing resources to those facing challenges. Generated from the website