NeighborhoodHouse 1020SMatthewSt.
Peoria,IL61605 www.nhpeoria.org
SUPPORT OUR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Coat Giveaway: 10/18
Coat Giveaway will take place on October 18th. Scan the QR code to sign up to volunteer and help keep the community warm this winter!
Santa for Seniors: 12/8
Help fight the feeling of loneliness for our Meals on Wheels clients
Our annual Santa for Seniors program helps combat the loneliness and isolation that too many face by delivering gifts to homebound Senior Citizens in our Meals on Wheels program and other partnering facilities. Volunteer to help brighten local Seniors’ holiday season by delivering gifts! You can sign up through the QR code below
FOOD FIGHT
FOOD FIGHT
Angel Tree Program: Help make the holiday season special for our youth program
Our angel tree provides gifts for those in our Youth Program and their families to help make the holiday season special while relieving some stress. Sign up to sponsor a child by November 22nd!
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FEED
September was Hunger Action Month, an annual nationwide campaign that unites Food Banks, anti-hunger organizations, and the public to bring awareness and combat food insecurity in our communities. In Peoria’s Tri-County area, 42,020 people experience food insecurity on a regular basis. Neighborhood House works daily to combat this issue and ensure community members have access to nutritious food through Meals on Wheels, Food Pantry, and Sunday Meals. Help continue this initiative by donating to our feeding programs today.
FIELD TRIP TO KUNA
Our partners at Kuna hosted the Youth Program for an afternoon where they were able to take a tour, make pizza, and eat ice cream. Not only did the Youth Program enjoy every moment, but they learned some valuable lessons about food preparation.
It is Neighborhood House’s highest priority to meet the growing needs of the community. With that goal in mind, we surveyed our Food Pantry clients to gain a better understanding of what they need.
Food Pantry Survey Results:
50% of those we serve are 65+
56% of those we serve are living with a disability
32 out of every 37 pantry guests would recommend our food pantry to others
Most Desired Food Items:
Donate these items today to help meet the community’s needs
EMPOWER
SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
In July, Neighborhood House partnered with the Central Illinois Agency on Aging to help those over the age of 60 sign up for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program. This program helps provide nutritional food and educational assistance to seniors, so they can eat well and maintain good health. By enrolling in this program, individuals received checks to local farmers markets to purchase fresh produce.
EDUCATE
ADULT EDUCATION SUCCESS STORY:
CLIENT T
Client T was referred to our Adult Education program through Big Brothers Big Sisters. He took his GED pre-tests and passed all except for Math. Both times, Client T scored 140 on the pre-test and would need a 145 to pass. Client T told the Adult Education Director that if she would allow him to take the test at the courthouse he would pass. He successfully passed all his GED tests - even scoring a 178 on the Math Test. To show how proud we were of his success, Neighborhood House was happy to host a graduation party to celebrate. He is now moving on to continue his education through the welding program at ICC.
Recognition on the annual report, website, and donor wall
Invitation to a donor recognition event
Exclusive event experiences
How to join for 2025
Establish a planned gift for Neighborhood House Start a recurring donation Make a donation of at least $1000 in value
Benefits
Protein Fruit Vegetables Dairy