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All the information provided below was found on the online News-Gazette Help Book. You may access the Help Book at: http://helpbook.prairienet.org/
FOOD Call First Call for Help at (217) 352-6300 for referrals. First Call works with many local food pantries, so a call here is a good way to get the best referral.Restoration Urban Ministries Food Pantry 1213 Parkland Court Champaign, IL 61821 217) 355-2662 Food Pantry is open 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday from 10 am to 3pm (sign in by 2:30) and is open to walk-ins. Clothing is also available free of charge to anyone in need. Donations and volunteer help are welcome. Food Pantry Director is Robert King. Empty Tomb, Inc.301 N. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 356-2262 empty tomb provides dry food, clothing and household items on a walk-in basis Monday through Saturday, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm-5pm (limit of 50 people at 1pm & 2pm). Some financial assistance (by appointment only) and free furniture is also available. Staff contact church organizations who deliver a one-week supply of groceries to needy families referred from other agencies -by referral only from a caseworker or First Call for Help (352-6300). empty tomb also renovates homes of low-income homeowners through the Home Maintenance program, receiving referrals only through a person's pastor or through Urban League, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, City of Champaign Neighborhood Services or City of Urbana Community Development. All services are free. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2404, Champaign, IL 61825-2404. Salt and Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 Operates a food pantry providing up to six weeks of food per year, per household, one week at a time; operates a clothing closet ad provides small appliances and household items on a first come-first served basis with no limits on number of visits; maintains a waiting list for furniture and large appliances; provides tutoring for K-12 on a scheduled appointment basis only; offers pick up and delivery services for small appliances. All services are free. CLOTHING First Call for Help: (217) 352-6300 for referralsAlso: Restoration Urban Ministries, Empty Tomb, Salt and Light (see listings under food, above). Goodwill Industries 1102 N. Prospect Champaign, IL 61820 9am-7pm, M-Sa & Noon-6pm, Su Goodwill Industries sells good quality donated used clothing at a reasonable price. House wares and household items also available. It does not accept donations of furniture, electronic equipment or electrical appliances. Salvation Army125 E. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 9am-4pm, M-F Low-cost furniture, appliances and clothing EMPLOYMENT Illinois Employment & Training Center (Champaign Consortium)1307 N. Mattis Champaign, IL 61821 (217) 278-5700 Main Line, ext. 230 |