Kankakee County, IL – Residents across Kankakee County will have two opportunities this holiday season to support local families in need, as Kimberly’s Garden Harvest prepares to host a pair of community markets focused on food and toy donations.
The first event, the Merry & Bright Market, will be held Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lisieux Pastoral and Outreach Ministries Center of JPII in Kankakee. According to organizers, the market will feature live music, food trucks, face painting, and a full lineup of local vendors. Each vendor will donate a raffle basket, and visitors can enter by contributing non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, or cash. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry.
A second event, the Comfort & Joy Market, is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kankakee YMCA on Kennedy Drive. Organizers say the event will mirror the activities of the first market, with vendors, raffles, and family-friendly attractions. Donations collected at this event will support the Momence Food Pantry.
Both markets aim to provide festive holiday experiences while directly assisting local food pantries during a season when demand for services typically increases. Community members are encouraged to attend, shop local, and contribute to the donation drives.
Anyone interested in donating a raffle item may contact Kimberly at (815) 215-1536.
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