In just 12 hours, our community came together in an extraordinary show of generosity, raising $867,776 in food and cash during the 2025WSOY Community Food Drive, held today at Kroger on Route 36.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOOD DRIVE; Traffic Changes, giving Info, and more

As food insecurity continues to rise across Macon County, local food pantries are seeing more families turn to them for help. While every donation makes a difference, certain non-perishable goods are especially needed to keep shelves stocked and meals balanced.

The WSOY Community Food Drive is not just about collecting food—it’s about living out our shared values. When churches come together in service, the impact is multiplied: one Sunday, one offering, one can of food at a time, all adding up to thousands of meals for our neighbors

Millikin University has officially launched its campaign in support of the WSOY Community Food Drive, and the Big Blue is all in. With more than 25 committee members representing every corner of campus—and additional support from alumni, retirees, and the Board of Trustees—Millikin’s effort is one of the largest in the University's history.

Catholic Charities has been a proud partner of the WSOY Community Food Drive since its beginning. The food and funds raised each year have had a tremendous impact, allowing the pantry to serve some of the area’s most vulnerable populations.

One of the most impactful ways ADM supports the food drive is through its 1:1 employee match program. Every dollar donated by ADM colleagues is matched, doubling the impact of each gift.

The countdown to the WSOY Community Food Drive on October 3rd is on—and our community is proving once again that fighting hunger can be both impactful and fun! From shopping sprees to whacky outfits, creative fundraisers are popping up all over Decatur, with every effort helping to feed families across Macon County.

The WSOY Community Food Drive is back, and schools across Macon County have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fight against hunger—while also competing for big rewards!

Angel Lawrence is one of the rare few who hopes to work herself OUT of a job one day. But that day will only come when hunger and poverty no longer exist...so Lawrence continues to do what she can through the work of Northeast Community Fund (NECF).

The Reed and Morris Families are adding an exciting twist to this year’s WSOY Community Food Drive with a special Teacher Challenge — offering $1,000 to the teacher whose classroom raises the most food and donations, and $500 to the second-place teacher.

Every time you tell someone about the Food Drive, you’re helping to feed more families in Macon County. Whether you’re posting on social media, sending an email to your contacts, or putting up a poster in your lobby, you’re helping spread a message that matters.

Our Phone Bank Volunteers will be stationed on-site upstairs at Kroger in Airport Plaza from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., taking pledges and payments from generous donors throughout the day. This is a great way to make a big impact without lifting heavy boxes and staying off your feet.

Car lovers, coffee drinkers, and community supporters are invited to a special Cars and Coffee event on Saturday, August 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Teresa High School — all to benefit the WSOY Community Food Drive.

The WSOY Community Food Drive is inviting local businesses, organizations, and community groups to step up and help feed families in need across Macon County. The annual event will take place October 3rd, 2025, at Kroger in Airport Plaza, with all monetary donations benefiting local food pantries through the United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois.

As the WSOY Community Food Drive gears up for its annual day of giving on October 3, organizers have released answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from donors and participants.

Throughout August, customers can choose to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all proceeds going to the WSOY Community Food Drive

The WSOY Community Food Drive returns on October 3rd, and organizers are inviting community members to step up and serve in one of several meaningful ways.

Without our generous sponsors, The WSOY Community Food Drive would not be possible.

The WSOY Community Food Drive has launched a new website to make it easier than ever to give.