Shannon-Lanark Food Pantry
Agency Name:Shannon-Lanark Food Pantry
Contact:Bob & Gayla Colbert
Address:109 East Badger Street, Shannon, IL 61078
Phone:815-821-4951
Purpose / Notes:
To provide food to the families of low income. The food pantry only serves residents
of Shannon and Lanark. Food baskets are distributed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
the month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Food baskets include one type of fresh meat such
as chicken or hamburger, one type of canned meat such as tuna or beef, box(es) of
macaroni and cake mix, and other great, healthy food. Recipients are offered to choose
the vegetables, fruits, and cereal for their baskets. Amount and variety depend on
the gracious generosity of the community and the government. Eligibility to receive
services are based on the monthly income of the individual or family. An individual
must have a monthly income of $1,106 or less. A family of 2 must have a monthly income
of $1,346 or less. A family of 3 must have a monthly income of $1,671. A family of
4 must have a monthly income of $2,006. Monthly income eligibility increases by $325
for each additional family member. There are seven churches in Carroll County that
are involved with this food pantry and alternate the distribution of food each month.
Counties:
Carroll
Services Provided:
Food Distrubution/Pantries and Nutrition