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Arthur

The Great Pumpkin Patch

We are entering our 24th year welcoming people to our farm, where we grow over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds.
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    Atlanta IL

    PrairiErth Farm

    Fresh... Local... Organic
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      Beason

      Huelskoetter Pork

      Huelskoetter Pork is your source for pork products for your freezer.
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      Bethany

      Bethany’s Farmers’ Market

      Highway 21   (217) 665-3453
      Offers fresh produce, meat and baked goods
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      Bloomington

      United Way of McLean County 2-1-1

      Call 2-1-1- in McLean, Livingston, and DeWitt counties to get help with utilitiy bills, food, shelter and more.

      Bloomington

      Midwest Food Bank

      Gathers large food donations from nationwide corporations and distributes them to social service organizations, as well as national disaster sites, at no charge.
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      Bloomington

      the Edible Economy Project

      Our goal is to foster a healthier, more self-sufficient community where more local money goes back into the local community.

      Broadlands

      Broadlands Food Pantry

      300 S. Lincoln   no phone
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      Champaign

      New Covenant Fellowship Food Pantry

      Offers sack lunches M-F
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      Champaign

      Restoration Urban Ministries

      Provides services to individuals, families and single parents.
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      Champaign

      Salvation Army Pantry (Champaign)

      (217) 373-5014   (217) 373-5014
      Offers food, shelter and clothing
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      Champaign

      First United Methodist Church Food Pantry

      Collect, organize and periodically deliver food donations to needy families; to purchase perishable goods as needed; there are two referrals per week.
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      Champaign

      Salt & Light

      Its mission is to share the love of God by helping those in need.

      Champaign

      Greater Community AIDS Project

      PO Box 713   (217) 351-2437
      Supports HIV-infected persons and their families
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      Champaign

      Family Service of Champaign County, First Call for Help

      A private social service agency aiding people across generations.
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      Champaign

      Campus Bike Project

      A do-it-yourself bike repair shop with people ready to help.

      Champaign

      Champaign County Bikes

      A group of citizens working together to make Champaign County, Illinois the most bicyclist friendly county in the Midwest.

      Champaign

      C-U Safe Routes to School Project

      Aims to make walking and bicycling to school safe and appealing for children.

      Champaign

      Champaign Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

      Nutrition, counseling, and food support for qualifying moms with kids age 5 and under

      Champaign

      Champaign Farmers’ Market on North First Street

      Food, crafts, and music available in downtown Champaign--fun for the whole family!

      Champaign

      Prosperity Garden

      Don Moyers Boys and Girls Club Prosperity Garden Engages Youth to Grow and Sell Healthy Food

      Champaign

      HealthWorks

      Health Care Services for Wards of DCFS and their Children

      Champaign

      C-U Public Health District’s Summer Food Program

      201 W. Kenyon Rd   (217) 352-7961
      Free breakfast, lunch and snacks available weekdays to those 18 years old and younger.

      Champaign

      C-U Public Health District’s CATCH Program

      CATCH is a school-based program that strives to get children moving and eating right.

      Champaign

      C-U Public Health District’s GET FRESH Farmers’ Market

      201 W. Kenyon Rd.   (217) 239-4220
      Fresh and healthy food available at weekly Farmers' Market.

      Champaign

      C-U Public Health District

      This agency's mission is to protect and improve the health of the people of Champaign, Urbana, and Rantoul.

      Champaign

      Champaign Public Library, Main Branch

      The main public library in the city of Champaign.
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        Champaign

        SmileHealthy

        PO Box 154 ↪website   (217) 359-7404
        SmileHealthy is a non-profit organization that works with the community to meet the oral health needs of underserved children and families.
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        Champaign

        Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery On-Farm Market

        On-Farm sales at Prairie Fruits Farm
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        Champaign

        Sunshine Harvest Sharing Project for Champaign-Urbana

        ↪website   no phone
        Donate surplus fresh produce from your backyard garden to local food pantries and soup kitchens.
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        Champaign

        Champaign Church of the Brethren Food Pantry

        1210 N. Neil   (217) 398-5127
        Food assistance with agency referral.
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        Champaign

        Daily Bread Soup Kitchen at New Covenant Fellowship

        124 W. White St.   no phone
        Serves Champaign County
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        Champaign

        Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Sack Lunch Program

        Serves Champaign and Urbana
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        Champaign

        Faith Baptist Church Food Pantry

        4601 N. Market St.   (217) 643-2351
        Serves Champaign and Urbana
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        Champaign

        Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry

        313 S. Prospect   no phone
        Serves Champaign County
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        Champaign

        TIMES Center Soup Kitchen

        70 E. Washington   (217) 398-7785
        Serves Champaign County
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        Champaign

        Champaign Neighborhood Services Department

        Provides rehabilitation services and home purchase assistance for low-income residents in Champaign.
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        Champaign

        Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County

        Provides assistance to build homes and donate food to families in need throughout Champaign County.

        Champaign

        Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union

        Provides free services including lease review, landlord complaint records, assistance locating housing and help with landlord problems.
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        Champaign

        Housing Authority of Champaign County

        Provides rental assistance to low-income, elderly and disabled individuals and families.

        Champaign

        Randolph Street Community Garden

        Randolph Street Community Garden
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          Champaign

          Champaign Farmers Market at Country Fair Shopping Center

          Wednesday, 7:00a-noon, until October 28.
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          Champaign

          Alto Vineyards and Tasting Room

          Since our first vintage in 1988, our wine has won numerous medals in both national and international wine competitions. Our family takes great pride in growing high quality grapes from our vineyard to
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          Champaign

          Bacaro Restaurant

          Bacaro's menu features thoughtful combinations of seasonal local produce, cheeses, meats, poultry, eggs, and polenta from local farms.
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          Champaign

          Big Grove Tavern

          Big Grove Tavern is a farm to table restaurant in downtown Champaign, IL that serves seasonal Midwestern craft cuisine using products from local farms, dairies and other purveyors.
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          Champaign

          Carmon’s Bistro

          Established in September of 2011 as restaurateur Thad Morrow's second endeavor, Carmon's Bistro features food with French country flair.
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          Champaign

          Destihl

          Destihl is a 'gastro brewery': artisans of food and beer. Its brewery handcrafts many beer styles.
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          Champaign

          The Mulberries Farm and Orchard

          608 S. Willis Ave.   (217) 398-5842
          We planted our apple trees last year and are growing vegetables for our sidewalk farm stand currently.
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          Champaign IL

          Brackett CSA

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            Charleston

            The Charleston Soup Stop

            Charleston Soup Stop serves up hot meals to anyone in need
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            Chenoa

            Ackerman Certified Organic Farm

            29087 N 2850 East Road   (815) 945-5722
            The Ackermans operate a certified organic farm, specializing in produce, herbs, and grains.
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            Danville

            The Cooks’ Workshop

            The Cooks' Workshop is a community kitchen based in Danville.
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            Danville

            Downtown Danville Farmers’ Market

            Homegrown, home-baked and handmade items available for sale in the front lawn of the Danville Public Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:00a - 12:30p.

            Danville

            United Way of Danville Area

            Connects people in need with people who can best assist that need.

            Danville

            Habitat for Humanity of Danville

            Partners with Danville residents in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing.

            Danville

            City of Danville Community Development

            Responsible for programs and initiatives designed to advance the health and viability of Danville's residential neighborhoods, including supportive services for local business and housing development.
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            Danville

            Crosspoint Human Services

            210 Ave. C   (217) 442-3200
            Provides human services to individuals, families and the community without preference to race, religion or ability to pay.

            Danville

            Danville Housing Authority

            Assist low income families with safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing.
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            Decatur

            First Call For Help Decatur

            Helps you find local resources for your needs
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              Fairbury

              Twin Oak Meats

              we produce our own pork, controlling everything from genetics to feeding to growing environment, we are able to ensure that every cut of our pork products will surpass your expectations.
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              Fairbury

              Kilgus Farmstead and Country Store

              Only Kilgus Dairy milk goes into Kilgus Farmstead Creamery products. We are the only single source farmstead milk bottling plant in Central Illinois, and our products are all sold within 150 miles of
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              Fairbury

              Spence Farm

              ↪website   (815) 692-3336
              Spence Farm is the oldest family farm in Livingston County, Illinois, settled in 1830. We grow and harvest our own products to ensure the finest quality.
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              Fisher

              Fisher Area Food Pantry

              101 E Sangamon St   (217) 897-1292
              Food assistance for Fisher area residents.
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              Hoopeston

              Hoopesten Multi-Agency

              Provides local access to federal, state, county and private social service agencies for residents of northern Vermilion County.

              Mahomet

              Mahomet Helping Hands Food Pantry

              Serves Mahomet-Seymour
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              Mahomet

              Tomahnous Farm CSA

              Certified Organic Produce
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              Mahomet IL

              First Market in Mahomet/Market on Main

              Local growers bring their fruits, vegetables and more to sell.
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              Mansfield

              Martha’s Cupboard

              106 Oliver St.   (217) 489-3561
              Martha's Cupboard is a food pantry in Mansfield serving Piatt County.
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              Minneapolis, MN

              Crossroads Resource Center

              Tools for Community Self-Determination
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              Ogden

              Ogden Council of Churches Food Pantry

              105 W. Main   (217) 898-5186
              Serving Homer, Royal, Ogden, Flatville & Penfield
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              Rantoul

              Rantoul Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

              Nutrition, counseling, and food support for qualifying moms with kids age 5 and under

              Rantoul

              Community Service Center of N Champ Co Food Pantry

              520 E. Wabash   no phone
              Serves Northern Champaign County

              Rantoul

              Rantoul Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market

              107 N. Kentucky   no phone
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              Sadorus

              Sadorus Community Food Pantry

              Market St.   (217) 377-9762
              Area served is West of I-57/South of Monticello Rd/East of Seymour Rd/North of Co Line Rd
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              Savoy

              Savoy Recreation Center

              Provides facilities and recreational opportunities to increase community health.
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              shelbyville

              Samara Farm

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              Sidney

              Rush Creek Farms

              Rush Creek Farms is a small sustainable farm located on the fertile prairie soils of east central Illinois.
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              Sidney

              Banes Family Meats

              1062 CR 2125E   (217) 722-2188
              We are a Champaign County farm family with a dedication to sustainable agriculture, and quality meat and poultry products.
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              Sidney

              Seven Sisters Farm

              We raise Leicester Longwool sheep, heritage breed chickens, turkey, eggs and a variety of fruits and vegetables and follow sustainable, organic, and humane farming practices.

              Springfield

              Central Illinois Foodbank

              The Central Illinois Foodbank's website will help you find food in the 21 counties it serves.
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              Springfield

              Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc.

              We empower people with special needs to become self-sufficient through the power of work.
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                Stewardson

                Triple S Farm

                At Triple S Farm our goal is to raise the best tasting, highest quality meats and produce without using harmful drugs and chemicals. Our slogan is "We Grow Taste" and we strive to live by that slogan
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                Strawn

                Living Water Farms, Inc.

                PO Box 74   (815) 848-2316
                We are a family-owned and operated greenhouse farm, located in rural central Illinois, specializing in vegetable production. With over 6,000 square feet of greenhouse growing space, we produce lettuc
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                Urbana

                East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center

                Functions as a mini-social services agency, helping immigrants and refugees adjust to life in Champaign County

                Urbana

                The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign

                The Bike Project co-op offers a space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign

                Urbana

                U of I Campus Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

                Nutrition, counseling, and food support for qualifying moms with kids age 5 and under

                Urbana

                Urbana’s Market at the Square

                Presents locally grown produce, meat, dairy, and baked goods along with other made-in-Illinois goods.

                Urbana

                Urbana’s Market at the Square- SPROUTS Program

                Encourages kids to try new foods and teaches them where their food comes from.

                Urbana

                Eastern Illinois Foodbank

                The foodbank's website will help you find food in the 14 counties it serves.
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                Urbana

                Local Foodbank Presents Information Booth on Saturday mornings

                Eastern Illinois Foodbank and Urbana's Market at the Square Team Up

                Urbana

                The Sustainable Student Farm

                The Sustainable Student Farm in conjunction with the Illini Union offers campus-grown produce.

                Urbana

                ACCESS Initiative

                ACCESS Initiative is a new System of Care in Champaign County to help youth (ages 10-18) function better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.
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                  Urbana

                  The Up Center of Champaign County

                  A multi-service agency serving youth and adults in the LGBTQ and ally community of Champaign County.

                  Urbana

                  Wesley Evening Food Pantry

                  An evening food pantry providing food and community resources; meets on the third Thursday of each month.
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                  Urbana

                  Champaign County Regional Planning District

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                    Urbana

                    St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

                    708 W. Main Street   (217) 367-2665
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                    Urbana

                    Persons Assuming Control of Their Environment,  PACE

                    PACE promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the rights and responsibilities of society.

                    Urbana

                    Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

                    Provides and administers a variety of planning, community and economic development, early childhood education and social services for Champaign and surrounding counties.

                    Urbana

                    City of Urbana Community Development

                    Maintain and improves the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement.
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                    Urbana

                    Prairieland Community Supported Agriculture

                    PO Box 642 ↪website   (217) 355-6279
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