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Manteno, IL Food Drive Brings 6 Local Businesses Together Until Oct. 30
Manteno, IL – Residents in Manteno and surrounding Kankakee County communities have an opportunity to help local families this October as a community organized food drive collects donations at six loc
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-14T14:27:28.243Z
Manteno, IL – Residents in Manteno and surrounding Kankakee County communities have an opportunity to help local families this October as a community organized food drive collects donations at six locations through Friday, Oct. 30.
According to an announcement shared by the Manteno Community Clean Up Crew, the food drive began Monday, Oct. 12, and is accepting nonperishable food donations from residents interested in supporting families in the Manteno area.
Several local businesses and community organizations have partnered with volunteers to provide convenient collection locations throughout the village.
Six Locations Accepting Food Donations
Community members can drop off nonperishable food items at the following Manteno locations:
Manteno Fitness Premier: 32 N. Oak St. Manteno American Legion Post 755: 117 N. Walnut St. LaMore Realty: 121 N. Main St. Main Street Pharmacy: 24 W. First St. Fisher Gentry Eye Care: 501 S. Locust St. The Well: 47 1/2 W. Second St. The collection period continues through Oct. 30, giving residents more than two weeks to participate.
Community Members Leading the Effort
Organizers thanked residents who helped coordinate the initiative, along with participating businesses and organizations serving as collection sites.
The effort brings together local volunteers and businesses with the shared goal of supporting families within the Manteno community.
Organizers emphasized that the food drive is independently organized and is not sponsored by the Village of Manteno or Manteno schools.
How Residents Can Help
Those interested in participating are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations to one of the six designated locations before the collection period ends.
Residents may want to contact participating businesses directly to confirm operating hours before dropping off donations.
The community food drive concludes Friday, Oct. 30, offering local residents an opportunity to contribute to a neighborhood led effort supporting families ahead of the holiday season.