Gift Of God Street Church

Gift of God Street Church is a faith-based nonprofit located at 660 N 5th Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois, dedicated to serving the homeless and vulnerable population through a combination of spiritual ministry and practical assistance. Founded by Pastor “Street Ed” Kannapel in 1986, the organization operates a homeless shelter and soup kitchen that provides meals and housing while emphasizing gospel outreach, and it operates independently without government funding, relying on community donations to sustain its mission.