Since 2017 FBC has partnered with the City’s Dr. King Food Drive, which has collected thousands of pounds of food for the less fortunate in our community.
Bring your donations no later than Sunday, January 18, 2026. After the second service all items will be delivered for distribution to Elgin’s food pantries.
Deadline for Donations: January 18, 2026
Suggested Non-Perishable Donations
| Canned Tuna, Mackerel, Salmon Vienna Sausage & Spam Canned Beef Stew Peanut Butter Dried Northern/Pinto Beans Canned Vegetables Tomato Sauce Instant Potatoes Spaghetti Sauce Canned Fruit Pancake & Muffin Mix Canned Soup Ramen Noodle Soup Macaroni and Cheese Noodles & Spaghetti | Applesauce Grape Jelly Apple or Grape Juice Powdered Milk Oatmeal Grits Breakfast Cereal Rice, Flour, Sugar, Salt Saltine Crackers Cornmeal & Bisquick Milk Canned Chili, Spaghetti & Ravioli Coffee & Tea Jell-O Cooking Oil Pancake Syrup Baby Food |
Cash donations can be made through FBC or the City of Elgin Website with the following QR code  | NON-FOOD ITEMS Laundry & Dish Soap Hand Soap Toothpaste & Toothbrushes Paper Towels Bathroom & Facial Tissue Laundry Detergent Diapers Baby Powder |