Came here for the first time for a good friend that was struggling to feed her two sons alone. I…read morecame literally right before they closed n got so much stuff. They were so nice I would definitely keep coming here. So welcoming n understanding. Got cold n dry food n pet food n paper products!!

Hope offers weekly food distribution on Wednesdays to anyone needing assistance. It's open to…read moreindividuals and families for one-time or recurring need and accepts new participants. Food assistance for one week's need is provided according to family size. Hope has an efficient and well organized program with a quick, pain-free check-in process. At check-in you'll receive a pick-up number for your car window. Drive to the pick-up location and volunteers will bring your food to your vehicle. There's seldom a wait. Food items vary week-to-week due to donations from local supermarkets, and occasionally restaurants, other retailers, and additional sources. Food items consist of boxed and canned goods, fresh dairy products, bakery items, and produce. Hope will try to accommodate special dietary needs such as gluten-free requests. Personal care products for infants and adults are provided according to availability. The program is funded by a group of local churches. There's no fee to those needing assistance and donations are not solicited.

What a lovely non-profit organization located in the middle of a community that does so much…read moreoutreach. I came here on a Wednesday evening for a free cooking class with Jason Goldman. He was informative, personable, and friendly during the duration of the class. Jason is a gem and is passionate about what he does. We ended up cooking Thai coconut chickpea over jasmine rice. . All the ingredients were fresh and some of the herbs he hand picked from the garden right out front of the building. I enjoyed him taking his time with each step but also mentioning substitutions if you were to fond of a particular ingredient. The entire kitchen is set up like most residential kitchens in homes to mimic like you are cooking a meal at home. This is all from the stove tops down to the appliances. They have done free classes like this for the entire summer. Can you imagine we made a tasty meal with a budget of under $10? Bonkers, right? Can't wait to come volunteer with the organization. Until next time...

What a fabulous organization. I volunteered today with a group from my office and this was the…read moresecond time I have donated my time here. The lead volunteer had everything organized for us so everything ran really smoothly. Today I packaged 22 to 24 apples in bags as a team we packaged over 6000 pounds of food for our neighbors in need. If you're looking for a great volunteer opportunity that will impact your community, I highly recommend donating your time to this organization.

I've been volunteering here for a few months and it's always a productive and rewarding experience…read more The staff is on the ball and has solid defined procedures so that the lines always stay productive. There is a personal aspect as they tell you who you are packing boxes for and you know that your contribution will be making a difference. Ex: senior boxes, holiday boxes, agency boxes, etc. Signing up to volunteer here is easy and they keep you informed. Be prepared to complete a COVID form when you arrive and wear your masks and gloves.

Well I been hearing good reviews about this place I'm going there the first week of FEBRUARY 2018…read moreand I APPRECIATE that someone is doing something for animals instead of being NEGLECTED thank you for your AGENCY for people who financial short THANK YOU. C. BRA ( ST.LOUIS)

I have been going to this pantry for six months and it's been wonderful.Today i was treated with…read morethe nastiest attiude by the lady who wears a hat with a braid and blue eyes.Told me i was not going to get served today no exceptions!Same lady last month who was rude to me and jumped in the conversation she was not in with a lady who was taking care of me.I had two encounters with the same disrespectful woman. If you don't enjoy what you do, then don't do it. You have no right to treat someone like their trash. I will never come back to this pantry.I pitty people like this.God bless you my sister.I hope you get the help you need because clearly.You like taking your anger out on people and enjoying it.Shame on you!!

Soup and Share has consistently been a place that has provided nourishing food to those of us who…read moreare either the working poor, on a rigid income or who are transients in Madison County, IL. There is no reason for anyone to be hungry in Madison or St. Claire counties when there's Soup and Share. But what makes Soup and Share unbelievably impressive in its efforts to make an immediate and needed difference in the lives of people living in and out of the community are the following: 1) Soup and Share is open weekly, every Wednesday and Friday (closed on 4th Friday). Most pantries are opened once a month. This makes Soup and Share unique in an effort to sincerely make a quick difference in the lives of those of us in need. 2) Every Friday scrumptious, mouthwatering meals are served to community residents who rush to the facility between noon and twelve - thirty to eat. Sherrie mandates prayer is offered before the consumption of any meal at the facility. Sherrie, Administrative Head / CEO /ETC, offers prayer to those requesting or needing divine intervention in their lives. 3) The volunteers, servers, leads, coordinators and Mrs. Sherrie Hare are more than accommodating; they are just downright friendly, compassionate, helpful and prayerful. We have to sign in on Friday mornings to get our foodstuffs later that evening. Gloria rises from her bed to greet us about 9:00 a.m.; some Fridays are freezing. Still, Gloria shows up willing to get that "initial" ball rolling by making sure every patron is correctly signed in for the food distribution later that day. What I find astounding too is that Sherrie knows the name of every patron . . . it seems. 4) Soup and Share's name is not definitive in the least of all the many roles this pantry plays in the community. Soup and Share has a clothes closet and diaper program for young mothers with infants and toddlers. The cloth closet can be attended by anyone and it houses many new items as well as "hardly" worn pieces. What a blessing! 5) Something has to be said about the quality and variety of the food given patrons on Wednesdays and Fridays. We have been privileged to all kinds of meats and food delicacies. The foods are the best quality. I have heard no rebuffs or complaints. Finally, I must give this place, Soup and Share, the highest accolades and merits since the existence and services provided by this pantry has enabled me to eat at times when it was difficult financially and to eats foods I had only been advantaged to read about in the past. The attitudes of staff and volunteers have uplifted me on days when I was disheartened and dampened by the circumstances of just plain living. It has proven to be a "vital" part of Madison County, outlying communities and my life. No one in need is ever turned away. Earline Price Venice, IL.

What an awesome find for me! Scraps and such is what they have. Things you throw away and then find…read moreall over again! I'll definitely be back.. but the place is in a warehouse behind Medici. My new find!

This place is so cool! Perfect for artists and DIYers. So many amazing things. The cost is per…read morelarge brown paper bag. Right now (May 2022) they are having a moving sale; two bags for $20. I want to do a project with a bunch of yarn in different colors which would be expensive if I bought all new skeins. When they aren't moving, they also take donations. They also host craft and art classes! So excited to come back.