Stories
SHIP Program Saves Seniors
Across central Illinois, many people struggle with the daunting tasks of selecting and enrolling in insurance programs, solving billing issues, and fighting claim denials. Catherine Stanford volunteers as the SHIP counselor at Catholic Charities of Decatur, using her skills to help others make informed decisions about insurance coverage.
CCUSA Delivers
With the recent temporary suspension of SNAP benefits, there has been a surge of people seeking assistance. Luckily, Catholic Charities’ parent organization, CCUSA, rendered aid right on time.
DOT Foods Neighbor to Neighbor Program Delivers to Quincy Food Pantry
This past week, Quincy Catholic Charities and the DOT Foods Neighbor to Neighbor program answered the call. Bright and early this past week, employees from DOT Foods unloaded a truckload of food at the Quincy Catholic Charities Food Pantry, light hearts making quick work of their burdens.
Latter Day Saints Collaboration
As the cost of living continues to increase, our food pantries and mobile food pantries are more essential than ever. But keeping our pantry shelves stocked is a never-ending task. This is where organizations like the Latter-day Saints step in.
Carlinville MFP Truck Blessing
When the engine failed on the pantry’s box truck in December of 2024, it impacted our ability to offer the mobile food pantry program to those in need in rural communities who rely on the MFP to make it paycheck to paycheck.