Pembroke Township, IL – Residents in Kankakee County will have multiple opportunities this spring to receive free groceries as part of the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s mobile pantry program, with several distribution dates scheduled in Pembroke Township and nearby Momence.
According to information provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the next Pembroke Township distribution is set for Friday, April 11, followed by additional dates on Friday, May 2, and Friday, June 6. All distributions at this location will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, located at 13043 E. 2260 Road South.
Organizers say the mobile pantry is designed to serve high-need areas by delivering fresh and nutritious food directly to local communities. Food is available at no cost and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Additional distribution dates are also scheduled for nearby Momence. According to organizers, those events will take place Friday, May 16, and Friday, June 20, in the parking lot at 119 E. River Street. These events will follow the same 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. timeframe.
The program aims to reduce food insecurity by making access to groceries more convenient for families who may face transportation or financial barriers. Volunteers and staff will be on-site to assist with distribution, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to high demand.
Community members do not need to register in advance, but organizers recommend bringing bags or boxes to carry food items efficiently.
Officials continue to encourage residents in need to take advantage of these services as part of ongoing efforts to support local families and strengthen food access across the region.
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