What a Week!

 Yesterday we received a HUGE donation of yogurt from a local wholesale distributer of dairy goods. Boxes and boxes and boxes OH MY! We received more than 400 cases! FISH couldn't be more thankful and appreciative for the support from local distributors. 

In other news.... mark your calendars! The 2nd Saturday in May is the Annual Mail Carriers Food Drive. And that's all from the Pantry this week. Happy Saturday from us here at FISH!

And this was just a few of the many stacks of yogurt boxes! 

Feb. 9th Mobile Food Pantry!

A HUGE HUGE thanks to Riverbend Food Bank Moline, Galesburg Community Foundation, and all of our other wonderful Sponsors and incredible volunteers! Today we were very successful! We distributed 10,000 pounds of food. Plus, it was a blast! Here's some pictures of our volunteers in action! We had a great turnout with Knox College Student Volunteers and the return of some awesome Woodforest Volunteers!

Friday's FISH!

It's Friday!
Which means tomorrow February 09, 2013 is our 4th Mobile Food Pantry!

This months Mobile Food Pantry will be held at First Church of God(1080 Harrison Street) from 10:00-12:00pm. Registration begins at 10:15am and ends at 11:00am. Distribution will be at 11:30. We ask that no one arrives before 10am, bring containers to pack food, and bring the necessary sheet to receive food. This month, we're sponsored by Galesburg Community Foundation, Riverbend Food Bank Moline, FISH Volunteers, Knox College Student Volunteers, and Woodforest Volunteers. FISH would like to thank these spectacular sponsors! We couldn't hold this event without them!

More information about tomorrows event and other things happening at FISH can be found on our new Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/FishOfGalesburg

Check it out and Happy Friday!

Welcome to FISH's Website!

Established in 1970, FISH Food Pantry is a non-for-profit and all volunteered based organization. We provide food assistance to those in emergency situations and who meet government regulations in Knox County. In addition, we help fill the nutrition gaps during the summer when breakfast/lunch programs close.

FISH of Galesburg is open Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm.

Need Emergency Food Assistance?

Call the FISH operator (309)343-7807. The FISH operator will relay information to volunteers who will return the call and determine the nature of need and if you meet the regulations. The volunteer will ask some questions that include composition and income level of the family, residency, and address among other things in order to determine the need to be provided.

Interested in Volunteering?

Great! FISH is always grateful for anyone willing to volunteer! FISH volunteers usually work two and a half hour shifts (10-12:30pm and 12:30 to 3pm). Volunteers are responsible for greeting clients, confirming residency, packing orders, tracking information on the phone, maintaining records, and maintaining the pantry. If interested, call (309) 341-2845 anytime Monday-Friday between 10am-3pm or email

Updates from the Pantry:

This year, we are partnering with a new project through Knox College called KnoxCorps. KnoxCorps places Knox College graduates and undergraduates into local organizations to become involved in the local Galesburg community. Bridget Shannon Doherty, a sophomore undergraduate student is working with us to incorporate social media as well as other projects into the pantry.

This Saturday, February 09, 2013 will be our 4^th Annual Mobile Food Pantry!  This time around the Mobile Pantry will be located at 1^st United Church Of God and will be from 10-12. To receive food at the Mobile Food Pantry a needed flier has to be picked up from FISH located at 288 Hawthorne Court.