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Fill the Brown Trucks Again – Second Community Food Drive for FISH of Galesburg
Published 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser and Z106.1 need your help to fill the big brown UPS trucks outside both Hy-Vee stores, Walmart in Galesburg, and Hi-Lo in Abingdon. In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, FISH of Galesburg Executive Director Katherine Seguino explains why the second drive is so critical: demand is still surging (now serving over 900 families and 2,200+ individuals, up another 20-30% in recent months). She recaps the incredible Nov. 8 haul — more than 3,000 pounds of food and $4,500 in cash — shares the current most-needed items (holiday staples, easy-open meals for the unhoused, cereal, canned fruits & veggies), and reminds everyone why a cash donation goes five times farther than a can for can. Come see us tomorrow, Dec. 6 — every donation, big or small, keeps a Knox County neighbor fed. 🗓️ Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8 AM - 4 PM 🛒 Galesburg: Both Hy-Vee stores & Walmart Supercenter (benefits FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry) 🛒 Abingdon: Hi-Lo (supports Abingdon Community Food Pantry) 💰 Pro tip: Cash or checks accepted on-site—every dollar buys 5x more food! Non-perishables always welcome.