Urbana, IL – The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has launched its annual “Protect and Feed” campaign this week, partnering with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank to help local families in need. The food drive runs from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 21, with drop-off sites at both the Bennett Administration Building and the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana.
According to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, more than 143,000 residents in east-central Illinois face food insecurity. The sheriff’s office aims to meet the growing need this holiday season by collecting non-perishable food donations to support families across the county.
This year’s campaign also features a friendly competition among local police departments ahead of Giving Tuesday. Each department will vie to collect the most donations, with all food staying within the local community.
Residents are encouraged to bring canned goods, boxed meals, and other shelf-stable items to either drop-off location:
- Bennett Administration Building (Sheriff’s Office): 102 E. Main St., Urbana
- Champaign County Courthouse: 101 E. Main St., Urbana
The sheriff’s office emphasizes that every donation, large or small, makes a difference for families struggling to put meals on the table this season.
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