Pet Food | Washington Helps Its People
Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a local food pantry created to meet the needs of people within the Washington Township community. This all-volunteer organization began providing assistance with food for area families in the early 1980s. Today WHIP serves between 120 and 140 families on each of the two days a month it is open for distribution of food. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Washington Township United Fund, local churches, schools, businesses, and Washington residents; WHIP is able to support families in their time of need.
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Last assured
07/18/2024
Physical Address
1235 Peoria Street, Washington, IL 61571
Hours
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Application process
Bring reusable shopping bags or a laundry basket to take your food home. Please wait at the door until called into the pantry.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Must be a resident of 61571 zip code. Must have ID or proof of address (current piece of mail, utility bill, etc.)
Languages
English
Service area
61571, IL
Agency info
Washington Helps Its People
Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a local food pantry created to meet the needs of people within the Washington Township community. This all-volunteer organization began providing assistance with food for area families in the early 1980s. Today WHIP serves between 120 and 140 families on each of the two days a month it is open for distribution of food. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Washington Township United Fund, local churches, schools, businesses, and Washington residents; WHIP is able to support families in their time of need.