Pembroke Township, IL – Families across Kankakee County can receive free groceries Saturday morning as the Northern Illinois Food Bank mobile pantry returns to Pembroke Township for its first distribution of 2026.
According to Let’s Ketchup, the mobile food pantry will take place Saturday, January 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, located at 13043 E. 2260 Rd. S in Pembroke Township.
Organizers say the pantry is open to anyone in Kankakee County, and participants do not need to be residents of Pembroke Township to receive food. Distribution is first-come, first-served, and supplies are available only while they last.
The event is part of an ongoing partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, which provides nutritious food to high-need communities through mobile distributions. Food is provided at no cost, and no purchase is required.
Saturday’s pantry also marks the first of several planned distributions this year. Organizers note that future mobile pantry dates are scheduled for the first Saturday of each month, including February 7 and March 7, though locations may change. Residents are encouraged to check the Let’s Ketchup Facebook page to confirm details ahead of each event.
Community members are urged to arrive early due to expected demand. Volunteers and organizers also encourage residents to share the information with neighbors, seniors, and families who may be experiencing food insecurity.
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