620 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
309-944-3165
Location Overview
Located on the southside of US Route 6, West of Geneseo.
The Christian mission of the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is to provide food, clothing, and short-term emergency assistance for families and individuals residing within the Geneseo School District.
This Christian mission includes responding to local needs and assisting in the development and maintenance of individuals and families to enable them to be functional, effective, and healthy.
Location Features
Location Operating Hours
Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Hours in location time zone: Central Time (CT) (UTC-6)
Food Distribution
Emergency Pantry/Food Box
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Program Overview
Pantry Guests who qualify can receive food any time the Pantry is open. (We do not have a designated "food day.") Our pantry is a 100% Guest-choice pantry. However, Guests may choose order food online and pick the food up at a designated time, if they prefer.
We are implementing the "SWAP" (Supporting Wellness At Pantries) program, which helps our guests more readily identify healthier food options. (SWAP ranks foods based on levels of sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats.)
Program Qualifications
To qualify for food assistance the guest must earn less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Rate.
To qualify for emergency monetary assistance the guest must earn less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Rate and reside within the Geneseo School District.
To qualify for clothing assistance, the guest must reside within the Geneseo School District.
Primary Contact
Mike Sigwalt
309-944-3165
Service Area
COUNTY: Henry, TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Geneseo School DIstricxt
Other: Our primary service area is toward people living within the Geneseo School District. However, we will never deny food assistance to any qualifying guest visiting our pantry.
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Food Program Features
Grocery / Client Choice, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Online Ordering, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, Other
Items Offered
Dairy, Diapers, Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Household Products, Meat, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products, Other
Dietary Options Available
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Other
Clothing
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday |
Program Overview
Guests residing within the Geneseo School District qualify for clothing assistance. The clothing room includes shirts, pants, undergarments, pajamas, coats, shoes, and bedding, towels and other cloth items. The clothing room is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. (The clothing room is not available on Fridays.) Guests may shop for clothing once per week.
In addition to clothing we also have books, games, children's toys, cookware, and small housewares. We also maintain a list of larger donated items (i.e., couches, chairs, beds, dressers, etc.) where we put the Guest in touch with the donor.
Program Qualifications
Guests must reside within the Geneseo School District.
There is no income requirement.
Guests may shop for clothing once per week.
Primary Contact
Michael Sigwalt
309-944-3165
geneseopantry@gmail.com
Service Area
COUNTY: Henry, TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Geneseo School District
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Items Offered
Household Products, Other
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Matthew 25 Center
Mon | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Program Overview
Program Qualifications
Primary Contact
Michael Sigwalt
309-944-3165
geneseopantry@gmail.com
Service Area
COUNTY: Henry, TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Geneseo School District
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Items Offered
Other
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