Here’s where you can find food pantries in Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Even though President Donald Trump said on Monday SNAP will be partially funded, many people have struggled to put food on the table.
The federal government stopped funding the food assistance program on Saturday amid the federal shutdown, and many charities, organizations, and state and city agencies have stepped up.
One of the biggest food assistance programs in the region, River Bend Food Bank, is seeking $145,000 in donations in order to get the maximum match from Iowa.
Some nonprofits are saying they’ve seen a huge rise in demand for help.
The YWCA Quad Cities’ Empowerment Center said the number of families it serves has quadrupled in the past several months.
Businesses and stores are offering specials to help families.
- Hy-Vee is offering free hot meals for kids 12 and younger, and $3 for adults this week. It also is offering pre-bagged donation bundles for $5 and $10.
- Fareway also will offer pre-bagged donations through November, it said in a news release. It will also accept monetary donations, which the company will match.
- Taco John’s offered a free meal last weekend, and the company said its foundation will make a donation to local food banks for every Taco Bravo sold on Thursday.
If you’re searching for a food pantry near you, both River Bend Food Bank and Salvation Army have online pantry-finders.
In Illinois, both Rep. Mike Halpin and House Minority Leader Toni McCombie are among elected officials who have comprehensive lists of places to find assistance.
LIST OF AREA PANTRIES
| Address | Phone | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend NorthPark Mall Food Pantry | 320 W Kimberly Road Suite 328 Davenport, IA | 563-345-6490 | Monday, 2 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m–2 p.m. |
| River Bend SouthPark Mall Food Pantry | 4500 16th St., Moline, IL | 563-345-6490 | Tuesday: 2-6:30 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Salvation Army of the Quad Cities | 100 Kirkwood Blvd., Davenport | 563-324-4808 | Wednesdays: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Salvation Army of Moline | 2200 5th Ave., Moline, IL, United States, Illinois | 309-764-2811 | Monday: 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday: 9 a.m.-noon |
| YWCA Quad Cities Iowa Empowerment Center Food Pantry | 1115 Mississippi Ave., Davenport, IA 513 17th St., Rock Island, IL | IA: 563 340-0310 IL: 309-788-3479 | Call ahead for appointments. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Cafe on Vine | 932 W 6th St., Davenport, IA | 563-324-4472 | Monday-Friday breakfast: 7-7:45 a.m., Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Saturday: noon-1 p.m.; Sunday 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Project NOW | 1830 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL | 309-798-0002 | Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry at Rock Island Township Hall | 2827 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL | 309-794-0660 | Monday-Friday: 9-11 a.m. |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry @ The Center | 1411 Brady St., Davenport, IA | 563-639-0793 | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9-11:30 a.m. |
| Friendly House Food Pantry | 1221 N Myrtle St. Davenport, IA | 563-323-1821 | Monday-Tuesday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| King’s Harvest Meal Site | 824 W 3rd St., Davenport, IA | 563-219-2559 | Wednesdays, Fridays: noon-1 p.m.; Saturdays: 9-10 a.m. |
| Vera French Carol Center Meal Site | 808 N Harrison St., Davenport, IA | 563- 322-5276 | Monday-Friday: noon-1:30 p.m. |
| Salvation Army, 360 Life Center | 510 N. Kellog, Galesburg, IL | 309-342-9168 | Accessible once every 30 days for Knox County residents; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
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