Upcoming Events
IV PADS stays active in our community and is very thankful for the opportunity to participate in various community events and speaking engagements.
Need a speaker for your group? Want to host an event to benefit IV PADS? We would love to hear from you! Contact us to discuss the opportunity.

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Nutritious Lunch Drive
November 13, 2017 @ 8:00 am - November 19, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Peru PADS and the Illinois Valley Food Pantry have partnered during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Help us make access to nutritious lunches a little easier for those we serve.
Suggested Donations:
Peanut Butter
Jelly & Sugar-Free Jelly
Applesauce Cups
Fruit Cups
Jello Cups
Pudding Cups
Individually packaged snacks – cookies, chips, crackers
Granola Bars
Juice Boxes
Bottled Water
Collection Locations: Home Depot & Debo Ace Hardware in Peru, Eureka Savings Bank and NewsTribune in LaSalle, Casey’s General Store and John’s Service & Sales in Oglesby
The two organizations will share the collected items.
The IV Food Pantry provides food for 1,700 individuals each month, and Peru PADS packs up to 720 sack lunches for homeless clients per month. Your support is appreciated!