Donate to the America’s Farmers Food Drive to benefit local food pantries

Decatur–Nearly 15 percent of households in Illinois face food insecurity, which amounts to an estimated two million people, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Families in these farming communities are often busy helping to feed the world but do not have access to enough food to sustain a healthy lifestyle for themselves. Thanks to the upcoming America’s Farmers Food Drive, rural households across the state of Illinois will soon see food on their own tables.

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C.E.F.S. showcased their annual accomplishments in helping people and changing lives at their 48th annual board meeting in Effingham.

Fifteen individuals who had overcome personal obstacles in achieving self-sufficiency were recognized.

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Charleston—Current and former union members and their families in the area covered by the Mideastern Illinois Labor Council are invited to attend the 36th annual Labor Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 24, at Fox Ridge State Park seven miles south of Charleston on Illinois Route 130. The free dinner will feature roast beef, hot dogs, vegetarian burgers, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, garden vegetables, and fresh-baked doughnuts.

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A reverse raffle fundraiser will be held September 14 at the Max J. Knight Building at Mason Point. Six cash prize winners will be announced, including a top prize that could reach $5,000. Two other winners will receive $500, while four will receive $200. Additional items will also be raffled onsite.

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The third annual Mattoon to Peoria St Jude Run will take off at 8 a.m. Friday from Riddle Elementary School in Mattoon following the kick-off party at 7:30 a.m. Over the past two years more than $135,000 has been raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Team Mattoon has runners from 13 counties including Read More