Gibson Area Food Pantry
Ford County Resources
If you need help acquiring food, you may 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 https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/fordcounty.html
Where to Find Food in Ford County
Gibson Area Food Pantry (at Shepherd’s Closet)
By appointment only
106 N Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
Phone: 217-379-7860
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Hands of Christ Food Pantry
Food distributions Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 am and the second Tuesday of the month 4:00 to 5:00 pm
361 N Railroad Ave.
Paxton, IL 60957
Serving qualifying residents of Ford County
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Gibson Area Food Pantry (adjacent to GAH Elite)
Food distributions second and fourth Saturdays of the month
8:00 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
Emergency Assistance
If you have immediate need of food, call Rick Ertel at 217-784-5014 and leave a message. He'll arrange to make food available to you.
Other Ford County Resources
If you are in need of other help or services, this downloadable PDF includes many of the different resources throughout Ford County.
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Including: food, mental health, children, domestic violence, substance abuse, transportation, financial assistance, older adults, LGBTQ+, and health