The Cupboard of HOPE:

Beginning with a few donations of canned goods and fresh bread gleaned from local restaurants and the Midwest Food Bank, our Food Pantry- the Cupboard of HOPE has now grown and is now open 2 afternoons a week: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm in our Pekin Facility and on Thursdays from 1-4 pm at our Havana Facility.  With the help of volunteers and our staff we are serving over 2000 individuals a month.

Seeds of HOPE:

When those in need come to our store with requests for clothing, outerwear, household items, or basic essentials, the HOPE Chest blesses them at no charge. We partner with 30+ local organizations who will send clients with a voucher specifying their need.

Learn 2 Earn:

This program was designed to help individuals who have been blessed with gifts by the HOPE Chest and need additional assistance. The recipient volunteers their time in the store and in return, earns credit for the items they need. This mutual agreement benefits the volunteer as well as the store. The Learn to Earn Program allows those in need to receive repeat assistance, while earning that help with dignity.

Community Service Hours:

Clients complete community service hours while learning through experience about our non-profit retail business which supports local charitable organizations. They complete their mandatory hours and receive the credit or agency assistance awarded in an environment that offers them respect, dignity and purpose.

Volunteers:

Volunteer opportunities abound for individuals or groups at the HOPE Chest Store.

We would love to invite you or your group to come volunteer for 1 hour or all day or on a regular basis.

Call now 309-620-9043 or just show up.

Be a part of the equation of HOPE: Helping Other People Excel

Paws of HOPE Pet Food Pantry

Paws of HOPE is a pet food pantry dedicated to providing assistance so pets and pet parents can remain together. Paws of HOPE Pet Food Pantry is located inside The HOPE Chest Thrift Store in Pekin, Il. Anyone wishing to receive supplemental food or supplies for their pets from Paws of HOPE Pet Food Pantry may come into the store on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. Our vision is to have food and supplies available for all companion animals, not just cats and dogs. Our available supply will be dependent on the donations we receive from individuals and businesses in our community.