SRC Food Drive

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Spoon River College
Fall 2026 Food and Resources Drive
October 14–November  6, 2026

This month, Rotary Club of Canton will be hosting its Fall 2026 “Food and Resources Drive” through the week of November 6 to help supplement the needs of vulnerable Spoon River College students. Spoon River College Learning Resource Center student success program provides a free food and resources bank for their students. Resources include not only food, but also hygiene products and school supplies. The Rotary Club is encouraging the community to donate items at drop-off locations in the Canton area.

Many Spoon River College students in our community are struggling to make ends meet while keeping up with the demands of their school work. Recently as many as 46% of students have reported some degree of food insecurity.

Rotary members with office locations in the area are offering to serve as drop-off spots where people can donate appropriate items. Drop-off locations include:

  • Parlin-Ingersoll Library, 205 W. Chestnut St., Canton.
  • Canton Family YMCA, 1325 E. Ash St., Canton.
  • YWCA of Canton, 111 N Avenue A, Canton.
  • Spoon River College, 23235 N. County Highway 22, Canton.
    8:00AM–3:30PM, Monday–Friday; (Pull up to centers building and drop donations at cart inside main entrance.)
  • Canton School District Administration, 20 W. Walnut St, Canton.

Here’s a list of the items needed:

  • Pasta
  • Meat sauces (canned or plastic containers are great) for pasta
  • Canned/packaged proteins (chicken, tuna, etc.)
  • Rice meals /packages (these are easy to pair with a packaged protein to make a meal).
  • Ramen (cups and packages).
  • Breakfast items (bars, oatmeal packages).
  • Popcorn/snacks…. easy grab and go for fun.
  • Instant potatoes.
  • Peanut butter.
  • Jelly.
  • Soups.
  • Canned fruit or vegies.
  • Hygiene products: (ladies, tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. )
  • Simple school supplies are great too: (pencils, pens, highlighters, paper, folders, erasers).
  • If it’s easier, they can also use gift cards to Walmart, Aldi, or Kroger.

Please join us in this worthy cause by contributing whatever you can at the most convenient drop-off spot.  If you have questions on how to best participate, contact Rotary Board Member:  Mitch Williams at 309-647-3692.

Thanks for your support!