Center For Hope Outreach Programs :: Bloomington and Normal, Illinois

Volunteer Opportunities

2nd Helping

2nd Helping Educational Workshop Series -2019

Exciting news, Our 2nd Helping Summer series is about to launch! We have several new workshops as well as some familiar favorites. To register, call 309-808-3742. (Space is limited.)

Ready or Not-Emergency Planning
Date: Friday, July 12th
Where: Center for Hope Outreach-1308 E Empire St. Bloomington IL 61701
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Materials & Light Refreshments Provided

Participants will take part in lively hands-on activities while gaining strategies dealing with emergency situations of various types. A take-home emergency kit will be available to each pre-registered participant.

Having a Successful Summer Sale
Date: Friday, July 20th
Where: Center for Hope Outreach-1308 E Empire St. Bloomington IL 61701
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Materials & Light Refreshments Provided

Learn how to stretch your budget whether you are thrift shopping or hosting a garage sale of your own! Discover tips for turning your “trash into treasure!”

Thanksgiving is Almost Here!

Thanksgiving 2019 is Thursday November 28th. Starting October 29th, both the Hope and Temba Food Pantries will begin distributing holiday favorites in all of the food baskets during regular distribution. For those who are in need of a turkey, there is additional good news. This year, Center for Hope is partnering with Midwest Food Bank, Home Sweet Home Ministries and Thrivent Financial for “The Big Give”, an effort that will help some 10,000 individuals enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and trimmings. Each interested individual should bring photo ID to the Midwest Food Bank (2031 Warehouse Rd. Normal) on Saturday November 23rd between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm or on Monday, November 25th between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Center for Hope Outreach Programs Office and Temba Food Pantry will be closed from Thursday, November 28th through the weekend. We wish you and your family a very joy filled Thanksgiving!

Center for Hope Food Pantry Network announces a new program: “Fresh Mornings “

Fresh Mornings are special produce distributions held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00am -Noon. Come to 13o8 E. Empire St. in Bloomington and choose from a variety of free fruits, vegetables, pastries and breads. Supplies are distributed as available.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings: Every 3rd Tuesday 9:30-11:30 at the Center for Hope Outreach Programs -1308 E. Empire St Bloomington and every 3rd Thursday from 4:30-6:30 at Center for Hope Ministries 14940 Old Colonial Rd in Bloomington IL