City-Wide Food Drive Set for June 12, 2026

Contact: Kelli Bennewitz, Galesburg City Clerk

Email: kbennewi@ci.galesburg.il.us

GALESBURG, IL (May 22, 2026) The City of Galesburg, through its employee volunteer committee,

Galesburg GIVES, will host a city-wide food drive on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event is designed

to unite city employees, residents, local businesses, churches, and civic organizations in a day of

giving, with all donations going directly to FISH of Galesburg, Knox County's community food

pantry.

Summer months put added pressure on local food pantries. FISH of Galesburg, which has served

Knox County since 1970, currently supports more than 900 families and over 2,200 individuals

each month, and more than 17,000 people each year.

There are multiple easy ways for the community to participate in the upcoming "Drive By – Drop

Off – Do Good" Food Drive. Citizens can swing by anytime during the event to drop off non-

perishable food or monetary donations, or they can donate online directly at

.

Requested donation items include:

• Cereal

• Peanut butter and shelf-stable nut butters

• Jelly

• Granola Bars

• Canned tuna and chicken

• Canned pasta, such as SpaghettiOs and raviolis

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Galesburg Public Square. A designated drive-by, drop-off lane will be clearly marked on

the northwest quadrant of the square.

Beneficiary: FISH of Galesburg, 876 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL

Galesburg GIVES is a City of Galesburg staff committee dedicated to coordinating civic

engagement and volunteerism, giving back to the community they serve, and maximizing impact

on the issues that matter most to Galesburg residents.