Peoria, IL – Residents across Peoria and surrounding Peoria County are being reminded of an important correction to the upcoming “Thankful Hearts, Full Carts” Food Drive, which now officially takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Peoria Civic Center. The City of Peoria and Peoria Police Department issued the update on Thursday afternoon to ensure residents do not arrive on the previously announced Saturday date.
According to the Peoria Police Department, the public drive-thru food drop-off event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fulton Street Parking Lot at 699 Fulton St. The annual Thanksgiving initiative supports families across the metro area, providing essential food items to several local organizations.
City officials said all donated goods will be shared with Sophia’s Kitchen, East Bluff Community Center, and Friendship House—three long-standing Peoria nonprofits that assist residents facing food insecurity, especially during the holiday season.
The drive welcomes a wide range of non-perishable items, including rice, pasta, canned vegetables, canned soup, boxed meals, and other shelf-stable goods. Volunteers will be on-site throughout the day to assist donors as vehicles pass through the Civic Center’s lot.
With demand for holiday assistance rising across Central Illinois, city leaders encourage residents, businesses, and community groups to participate. Last year’s collection helped hundreds of families prepare Thanksgiving meals, and organizers hope this year’s turnout will surpass that.
Residents planning to attend are urged to double-check the corrected date and share it with friends or neighbors who may have seen earlier posts with outdated information.
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