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Full Resource Name:
Washington Helps Its People
Address
1235 Peoria Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 657-6480
AKA:
WHIP
Description:
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.
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.
Intake Process:
Bring reusable shopping bags or a laundry basket to take your food home. Please wait at the door until called into the pantry.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of 61571 zip code. Must have ID or proof of address (current piece of mail, utility bill, etc.)
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 18, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Employer ID:
371128716
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1235 Peoria Street
Washington, IL 61571
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Lori
(309) 657-6480
Secondary Line
(309) 645-0239
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Washington Helps Its People (WHIP) is a food pantry serving residents of the 61571 zip code.
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.
Required Documents
ID or proof of address (current piece of mail, utility bill, etc.)
Eligibility
Must be a resident of 61571 zip code.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Bring reusable shopping bags or a laundry basket to take your food home. Please wait at the door until called in the pantry.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves the 61571 zip code.
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