Dolores Crabtree, a leader of First Christian Church, is also the coordinator of the Food Cupboard at the Hoopeston Grant Township, 525 S. Market in Hoopeston, Illinois. Needy families may receive groceries from the Food Cupboard on Mondays and Thursdays, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Eligible families receive bags and bags and bags of groceries monthly.
First Christian Church is a drop-off location for donations. When you shop, please consider buying an item for this food pantry such as:
Canned fruit Soup (canned or dry) Cereal
Canned vegetables Macaroni & Cheese Peanut Butter
Canned Meats Fresh vegetables/fruit Non-perishable food items
Hygiene Products, i.e. toilet paper, soap, shampoo, etc.
Quarterly, First Christian Church has a Food Cupboard Challenge between the Guys n Gals. Sometimes the contest involves canned vegetables, sometimes soups, or pudding and Jell-O. The only winner is the Food Cupboard.
If you wish to make a personal donation, please drop off your gifts during church hours (8 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday) or during our worship services (see basket in Narthex). Cash donations are always welcome. Thank you!