HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) � A food pantry in Harrisburg received thousands of pounds of food thanks to a recent donation.
Heaven’s Kitchen Food Pantry received 12,900 pounds of food as part of a 38,700 pound Southern Illinois relief effort donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
“We are beyond grateful to be one of just three pantries selected in the region. This was a true team effort from Salt Lake City to Southern Illinois,� a representative from Heaven’s Kitchen said in an online post.
Assisting in collecting and delivering the food was the City of Marion Illinois Street Department, who unloaded & stored the shipment. Fowler Heating & Cooling also helped by providing a truck and driver to deliver the food from Marion to Harrisburg. Additionally, Little Tractor & Equipment Co. helped with donating equipment and a driver to unload pallets. New Hope Christian Academy also offered temporary storage.
“We also want to thank Principal Blake Bradley for the incredible blessing prayed over the food & our volunteers!� The Heaven’s Kitchen representative said.
The food will be distributed to families and individuals in need through Heaven’s Kitchen on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 21 W. Locust Street in Harrisburg.
“Thank you to every hand that made this possible!� the representative added.
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