Community United Pantry

Community United Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food pantry established in 1989 that serves Carterville, Illinois. Staffed by church volunteers, the organization provides free food to low-income families and individuals in need, with additional support through sales of donated clothing and housewares. In 2023, Community United Pantry distributed nearly 2,500 boxes of food to nearly 2,000 households, serving over 6,000 individuals with canned goods, boxed products, and frozen meats.