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Laker Food Pantry

With support from the Lake Land College Foundation and its partnership with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Lake Land College is working to end food insecurity and hunger among our students and their families.

If you are a Lake Land College student, it is easy to obtain food through the Laker Food Pantry. Simply complete the Shopping List and return it as noted on the List. Food is available for same-day pick-up at the pantry or for next-day delivery to another location on campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive food through the Laker Food Pantry?

Any current Lake Land College student who is in need is eligible to receive food by submitting the Shopping List. A student is asked to provide only basic information.

Will students be required to provide income verification?

No income verification is required. The following defines who the pantry is designed to serve:

The Laker Pantry seeks to serve households with a monthly income below what is identified below
Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or more
Monthly Income $1,859 $2,504 $3,148 $3,793 $4,437 $5,081 $5,726 $6,370

Can a staff member request food for a student in need?

Yes. A staff member can help a student complete and submit the Shopping List and request that the food be delivered to their work area for the student to pick up, or the staff member can arrange to pick-up for the student.

What kind of food is available?

The Laker Food Pantry focuses on providing non-perishable canned and dry goods that can be stored without refrigeration. Occasionally, special items like baked goods or fresh bread or produce may be available. When we get these items, we will contact students who have expressed interest through text or email.

What other food pantries are available in the local area?

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank website link “Where to find food” provides helpful information regarding locations and hours of food pantries throughout an 18 county area in Eastern Illinois.

How can individuals or groups support the Laker Food Pantry? Does the pantry accept donations?

You can contribute financially. 100% of our budget to purchase food comes from financial gifts made to the Lake Land College Foundation for this purpose. You may make a gift online. Just note the Laker Food Pantry in the description of your gift. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts through payroll deduction as an employee of Lake Land College by contacting the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. Link here to make a gift online. You may also mail your gift to the Lake Land College Foundation at 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938

You can volunteer monthly to help unload the delivery truck and stock the shelves. Delivery and re-stocking is generally held the third Wednesday of each month from noon until done!

You can sponsor a food drive for specific items that are popular for students. If you are interested in donating items not on the list, please contact Sharon Uphoff, College Nurse, for additional information.

Currently Needed Items

Items currently needed for the pantry – donations welcome!

  • Canned spaghetti sauce
  • Boxed cereal
  • Canned fruit
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Soups and stews (individual servings)
  • Pasta (individual servings)
  • Ramen noodles (individual servings)
  • Fruit cups (individual servings)
  • Mac and cheese (individual servings)
  • Re-usable shopping bags

Helpful Links

  • Shopping List
  • Download the Flyer


  • Coles County Food Assistance
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