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12 Days of Giving

December 1, 2023 - December 13, 2023

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Woodford

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Food Pantry Network - HOI Meeting

December 6, 2023

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Blog Posts

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Nutrition policy is newest layer of SNAP-Education work at Canton First Baptist Church Food Pantry

November 7, 2022

Health and wellness involves more than just nutrition education. People may know the “right foods” to eat or the “bad foods” to avoid, but...

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How to support your local food pantry this holiday season

December 3, 2021

There are many things to be thankful for this time of year, and one of them is having enough food to nourish our bodies and fill our appetites....

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August 25, 2020

As we move through our lives, different challenges and needs rise. In my own family, our needs have changed over time. When my children were young, I...

4-H provides hope, food to Southern Illinois

June 6, 2020

Edwards County 4-H members answered the call to help their neighbors, just when it is needed most. Prior to the stay-at-home order in March, 22 4-H...

News Releases

November 24, 2023

Tazewell SNAP-Ed program creates special PJs & Pancakes event aimed to reach both youth and adults
PEKIN, Ill. - By combining multiple programs into one event, University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Education staff have created a family-friendly event that quickly became a favorite activity for that youth...

November 10, 2023

Join Food Pantry Network - Heart of Illinois in giving back this holiday season through the 12 Days of Giving!
PEORIA, Ill. - Favorite foods are an important part of the holiday season, often connected to comfort and memories. During this season of giving, you can make a positive impact on the life of our neighbors in need by donating items that warm and nourish families through Food Pantry Network – HOI...

August 22, 2023

Strong SNAP-Ed partnerships lead to increased impact
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Building strong relationships with partners in the community is crucial for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Education) program. These relationships can lead to opportunities to provide additional nutrition programming, which will further the impact...

July 25, 2023

Focus groups help identify and address needs related to health equity
PEORIA, Ill. - Staff from University of Illinois Extension and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) have been collaborating on a multi-year project with community organizations to expand public access to health and wellness...

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