Staff at the City of Peoria has launched “Thankful Hearts, Full Carts,” a food drive to support local families ahead of Thanksgiving. The public can join city staff in the food drive on Friday, November 21, 2025, by dropping off items at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton Street Parking Lot.
All donations will be shared with three local organizations that serve families in need: Sophia’s Kitchen, East Bluff Community Center, and Friendship House.
Public Drive-Thru Food Drop-Off
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Peoria Civic Center Fulton Street Parking Lot, 699 Fulton St, Peoria, IL
Residents are encouraged to bring items such as rice, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, pancake mix, canned vegetables, soup, and canned proteins.
Donations collected from the community and city staff will be delivered to partner pantries for distribution before Thanksgiving.