Bourbonnais, IL – A mobile food pantry is set to serve residents in need across Kankakee County on Thursday, offering free groceries with no residency or income requirements.
The Original Secret Pantry is hosting the pop-up event in Bourbonnais, providing a drive-thru distribution aimed at helping individuals and families facing food insecurity. Organizers say the event is open to anyone in need, with a suggested $5 donation to help sustain future pantry efforts.
According to organizers, the distribution is scheduled for Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at a designated site in Bourbonnais. Attendees are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 10:30 a.m. and must follow a specific traffic route to ensure an orderly flow of vehicles.
Drivers are instructed to take Illinois Route 102 (Main Street NW), turn onto Stratford Drive East, continue to Briarcliff Lane, and then turn right onto Plum Creek Drive. Vehicles will be staged along Briarwood Lane before entering the pickup area.
Organizers emphasized that participants should not block residential or commercial driveways while waiting, including nearby business lots such as Aldi. Volunteers will be on-site to direct traffic and assist with distribution.
The mobile pantry model allows for quick, contact-efficient service while reaching a broader portion of the county. Events like this have become increasingly important as more households seek supplemental food resources.
Community members with questions or those interested in supporting the initiative are encouraged to contact The Original Secret Pantry through its Facebook group.
Officials say cooperation with arrival times and traffic instructions will help ensure a smooth and efficient experience for everyone involved.
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