
Caring For Those In Need
We choose to stay in Downtown Peoria because Jesus called us to this neighborhood.
Loaves & Fish (L&F) has been providing food for those in need in downtown Peoria every Saturday since 1994. And yet, we provide so much more!
L&F food ministry includes a well-stocked supply of meat, drinks, fruits, vegetables and breads. A medical clinic is offered by the University of Illinois School of Medicine and students from Bradley University. Abuse and addiction/ recovery referrals are provided by Trillium Place. We also offer toiletries (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, feminine products, etc). A prayer ministry is available for anyone with special requests. And, fun activities are available for children ages 0-16 while adults wait for food.
Alive is a Saturday morning worship service at 10:15 AM – all are welcome and bring a friend!
L&F food ministry includes a well-stocked supply of meat, drinks, fruits, vegetables and breads. A medical clinic is offered by the University of Illinois School of Medicine and students from Bradley University. Abuse and addiction/ recovery referrals are provided by Trillium Place. We also offer toiletries (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, feminine products, etc). A prayer ministry is available for anyone with special requests. And, fun activities are available for children ages 0-16 while adults wait for food.
Alive is a Saturday morning worship service at 10:15 AM – all are welcome and bring a friend!
Whether you are a guest needing assistance or a volunteer looking to help,
Loaves & Fish is the place for you!
What to know about volunteering
●Volunteers are needed every Saturday from 10AM - 1:15PM.
Help is needed to greet guests, assist guests with disabilities, distribute food and engage children in activities.
●Individuals and groups are welcome
●Volunteers are also needed during the week for food intake and sorting
●Signup now at “Volunteer to Help”
What to know if you are a guest
Alive Worship Service | Every Saturday | 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Food Pantry | Every Saturday | 11:00AM - 1PM
Medical Clinic | First and Third Saturday Every Month | 11AM - 1PM
Toiletries | Second and Fourth Saturday Every Month | 11AM - 1PM
●Volunteers are needed every Saturday from 10AM - 1:15PM.
Help is needed to greet guests, assist guests with disabilities, distribute food and engage children in activities.
●Individuals and groups are welcome
●Volunteers are also needed during the week for food intake and sorting
●Signup now at “Volunteer to Help”
What to know if you are a guest
Alive Worship Service | Every Saturday | 10:15AM - 11:00AM
Food Pantry | Every Saturday | 11:00AM - 1PM
Medical Clinic | First and Third Saturday Every Month | 11AM - 1PM
Toiletries | Second and Fourth Saturday Every Month | 11AM - 1PM


30 Years of Serving those in Need
Time flies when you're doing good things. It's incredible to think that our Loaves & Fish program has now served the hurting and hungry of our community for over a quarter century. Click here to read the story behind years of serving, loving, and healing in the Name of Jesus.
Loaves & Fish in a Mission Moment
Loaves & Fish is just one of our Community Ministries at Peoria First. Take a moment to watch this Mission Moment.

