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620 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
309-944-3165
Location Overview
Located on the southside of US Route 6, West of Geneseo.
The Christian mission of the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is to provide food, clothing, and short-term emergency assistance for families and individuals in need.
We aim to serve the whole person, striving to positively impact our guests’ total sense of wellness – economic, education, health, environment, and community – with the ambition of empowering our guests to live more functional, effective, and healthy lives.
Responding to the needs of all our “least brothers and sisters.” (Matthew 25:40)
Location Features
Location Operating Hours
Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Feb 17, 2025: Closed (Presidents' Day) Apr 18, 2025: Closed (Good Friday) May 26, 2025: Closed (Memorial Day) |
Hours in location time zone: Central Time (CT) (UTC-6)
Food Distribution
Emergency Pantry/Food Box
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Feb 17, 2025: Closed (Presidents' Day) Apr 18, 2025: Closed (Good Friday) May 26, 2025: Closed (Memorial Day) |
Program Overview
Pantry Guests who qualify can receive food any time the Pantry is open. (We do not have a designated "food day.") Our pantry is a 100% Guest-choice pantry. However, Guests may choose order food online and pick the food up at a designated time, if they prefer.
We are implementing the "SWAP" (Supporting Wellness At Pantries) program, which helps our guests more readily identify healthier food options. (SWAP ranks foods based on levels of sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats.)
Program Qualifications
To qualify for food assistance the guest must earn less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Rate. There is no geographic limitation/barrier for those seeking food assistance.
There are no qualifying income limits for clothing assistance. There is no geographic limitation/barrier for those seeking clothing assistance.
To qualify for emergency monetary assistance the guest must earn less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Rate and reside within the Geneseo School District.
Primary Contact
Mike Sigwalt
309-944-3165
Service Area
Other:
There are no service area restrictions for food or clothing assistance. Guests seeking emergency financial assistance must live within the Geneseo School District area.
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Food Program Features
Grocery / Client Choice, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Online Ordering, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, Other
Items Offered
Dairy, Diapers, Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Household Products, Meat, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products, Other
Dietary Options Available
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Other
Clothing
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Feb 17, 2025: Closed (Presidents' Day) Apr 18, 2025: Closed (Good Friday) May 26, 2025: Closed (Memorial Day) |
Program Overview
There are no income or geographic limitations to qualify for clothing assistance. The clothing room includes shirts, pants, undergarments, pajamas, coats, shoes, and bedding, towels and other cloth items. The clothing room is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. (The clothing room is not available on Fridays.) Guests may shop for clothing once per week.
In addition to clothing we also have books, games, children's toys, cookware, and small housewares. We also maintain a list of larger donated items (i.e., couches, chairs, beds, dressers, etc.) where we put the Guest in touch with the donor.
Program Qualifications
There is no income or geographic limitation/barrier for those seeking clothing assistance.
Guests may shop for clothing once per week.
Primary Contact
Michael Sigwalt
309-944-3165
geneseopantry@gmail.com
Service Area
No service area restrictions
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Items Offered
Household Products, Other
Other
Matthew 25 Center
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Feb 17, 2025: Closed (Presidents' Day) Apr 18, 2025: Closed (Good Friday) May 26, 2025: Closed (Memorial Day) |
Program Overview
Program Qualifications
Primary Contact
Michael Sigwalt
309-944-3165
geneseopantry@gmail.com
Service Area
COUNTY: Henry, TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Geneseo School District
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Items Offered
Other
Other
Five Loaves
Mon | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Feb 17, 2025: Closed (Presidents' Day) Apr 18, 2025: Closed (Good Friday) May 26, 2025: Closed (Memorial Day) |
Program Overview
Our Five Loaves program aims to serve the whole person. Five Loaves strives to positively impact a guest's sense of wellness - economic, education, health, environment, and community - to empower the person to live a more functional, effective, and healthy life.
Five Loaves provides in-depth, one-on-one coaching to help you design a plan you create to meet your needs and aspirations. Your coach will help you set long-term goals, and then break those goals down into smaller, more manageable steps. Your coach will support and encourage you throughout the process. The program is free and confidential.
Program Qualifications
Primary Contact
Michael Sigwalt
309-944-3165
geneseopantry@gmail.com
Service Area
No service area restrictions
Languages Spoken
English
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