Riverside Food Pantry

Riverside Food Pantry is a free community resource operated by Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The pantry provides fresh and healthy food options to families and individuals in need, particularly those managing chronic medical conditions, with referral appointments available Monday and Wednesday and open community access on Fridays. As the first hospital-based food pantry in Northern Illinois, Riverside Food Pantry reflects Riverside Healthcare’s commitment to addressing food insecurity as a critical component of community health and wellness.