Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry
The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry at 1200 S. College Avenue in Aledo is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. They accept food and monetary donations. Monetary donations can be mailed to Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 63, Aledo, IL 61231.
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Viola Community Food Pantry
The Viola Community Food Pantry, which serves the Matherville, New Windsor, Preemption, and Viola area at 1407 18th Ave., Viola (Viola United Methodist Church), is open the first Tuesday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. and the third Thursday of the month from 1 to 6 p.m.
Free Little Food Pantries In Mercer County (available 24/7)
(Please take what you need and leave items if/when you can so others may benefit.)
Aledo Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located First Baptist Church, 800 NE 6th Ave., NE corner of parking lot.
Joy Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located at the old fire station (next to the Post Office at 202 W. Main St.).
Keithsburg Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located at City Hall, 302 S 14th St. Donations of non-perishable items (canned goods, dry goods, etc.) can be left there at any time.
Matherville Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located at City Hall, 500 2nd Street.
New Boston Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located next to the mail boxes at 4th and Main Streets in New Boston. Donations of non-perishable items are accepted. Please no glass containers.
New Windsor Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry (Blessing Box) is located behind the Presbyterian Church at 414 Walnut Street.
North Henderson
A Little Food Pantry is located at City Hall, 206 South St.
Seaton Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located at City Hall, 201 Maple Street.
Viola Little Food Pantry
A Little Food Pantry is located at Viola Market, 1103 17th Ave./Route 17, in the parking lot (previously Morrison’s Market).
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These Little Food Pantries are available 24/7 and are not affiliated with or sponsored by any government agency – Just Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Please take what you need and leave non-perishable items if/when you can so others may benefit.
Remember, the Best Buy Date is NOT an expiration date. If you know you will not eat food in your home that is still safe, do not toss it, PLEASE DONATE IT to your local food pantry!
Please consider donating to your local Little Food Pantry. Most needed items include: canned fruit, meat/tuna, pasta meals, spaghetti sauce, and vegetables; peanut butter; jelly, jam, preserves; pancake mix/syrup; cornbread, brownie, cookie, cake, pudding mixes; hamburger/tuna helper; soups, stews, chili; cereal and oatmeal; dry macaroni, spaghetti, pasta, beans, rice, ramen; crackers, cookies, snacks; condiments and seasonings; baking ingredients; personal health items and toiletries.