Madison Avenue Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry

Madison Avenue Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry, operated by New Beginnings Ministries of Peoria, is a nonprofit faith-based organization located at 3201 NE Madison Avenue in Peoria, Illinois. The ministry provides free food pantry services, hot meals, and clothing assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity and economic hardship in the North Valley and surrounding communities. Founded in December 2002 by Pastor Martin Johnson, the organization operates a weekly food pantry on Saturdays and offers additional services including soup kitchen meals, with a mission rooted in Christian service and community empowerment.