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Geneseo - Atkinson Food Pantry

Food Pantry hours are:

Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (The clothing room is closed on Fridays.)

When Geneseo schools are closed due to weather, the Food Pantry is also closed for the safety of our guests, volunteers and staff.  

The Food Pantry will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27.

Food, clothing, household items, and monetary donations are gratefully accepted, and food is distributed during all business hours. The clothing room is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

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Ways to Give
Ways to Give

The majority of Food Pantry funds come from individuals, families, churches, schools, and organizations in the Geneseo area. The Food Pantry gratefully accepts monetary, food, clothing, and household item donations.

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Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Food Pantry (309) 944-3165 or use our website's Contact Form.

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Resources

View a collection of links to agencies and churches in the area to find a variety of resources.

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Ongoing Programs

Areas of assistance include food distribution, clothing, referrals for heat and energy assistance through Project Now, and emergency monetary assistance.

Five Loaves

If you want to: Achieve significant life-changes; Feel empowered to live a more functional, effective, and healthy life; Receive help developing and reaching goals; Pursue your goals and ambitions with the support and guidance of your coach, Then the Five Loaves program is perfect for you! Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry’s Five Loaves program aims to serve the whole person. Five Loaves strives to positively impact your sense of wellness – economic, education, health, environment, and community, and empower you to live a more functional, effective, and healthy life. Five Loaves provides in-depth, one-on-one coaching to help you design a plan you create to meet your needs and aspirations. Your coach will help you set long-term goals, and then break those goals down into smaller, more manageable steps. Your coach will also support and encourage you throughout the process. This program is free and confidential.

Hammond-Henry Dietitian Class

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry partners with Hammond-Henry Hospital dietitians to provide a free class where you can learn about healthy cooking, try some new dishes and take home healthy recipes. This class is open to the public. Our next class will be Thursday, May 16 at 1:00 at the Food Pantry.

Click here for a list of currently needed items! You can have it shipped directly to the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry!

Unity Point Foot Care Clinic

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry hosts regular Foot Care Clinics. The following services are provided: Soak feet, trim & file toenails, light massage, assist with ingrown toenails, and answer feet questions. Call 944-3165 to schedule an appointment.

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Clothing Room

Our clothing room is open Monday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guests may shop once per week. Please bring two recent pieces of mail the first time. Everything is free.

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Donate

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry gratefully accepts food, clothing, and household item donations. All donations may be dropped off at the Food Pantry during business hours: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon. Donations may also be placed in the red donation box in the vestibule at Fareway, NOSH, or at Inspire Continuing Care.

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News

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is open: Mondays 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Food is distributed, and donations are gratefully accepted during business hours. We also have collection boxes in the vestibule at Fareway, NOSH and at Inspire Continuing Care for […]

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is open: Mondays 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Food is distributed, and donations are gratefully accepted during business hours. We also have collection boxes in the vestibule at Fareway and at Inspire Continuing Care for donations. […]

The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is open: Mondays 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The clothing room is closed on Fridays. Food is distributed, and donations are gratefully accepted during business hours. We also have collection boxes in the vestibule at Fareway, […]