We're here to share our story with you. We're not just another food bank, but a community that cares deeply about providing for our neighbors. Our passion for helping those in need drives us to offer a wide range of dry and canned goods, frozen meat, breads, paper products, and toiletries on a monthly basis. We believe that by coming together, we can make a positive impact on our community, one meal at a time.

Mahomet Helping Hands food pantry was started in 1983 when a half dozen or so ladies from local churches met to discuss providing a place for Mahomet residents to get help without having to drive into Champaign. It was the group’s desire that the entire community be involved in this effort. A food pantry was organized with a once-a-month Saturday giveaway. True to the wishes of the founders, Mahomet Helping Hands is sponsored by eighteen local churches, organizations and businesses that contribute financially and take turns working at the giveaways. Additionally, generous financial donations are made by many individuals in our community. Donations allow the purchase of food from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank at very reasonable rates. School and post office food drives plus collection of food by various organizations supplement the food purchased.