The City of Galesburg’s employee volunteer committee, Galesburg GIVES, hosted a food drive Friday that brought in a truck bed and a paratransit bus full of non-perishable food items, along with $4,205 in monetary donations, to support FISH of Galesburg.
The drive benefited FISH of Galesburg, Knox County’s community food pantry.
“This event was a wonderful reminder of what happens when Galesburg comes together,” said Kelli Bennewitz, City Clerk and Galesburg GIVES committee member. “We are incredibly proud of our community and city staff for teaming up to support FISH of Galesburg.”
Galesburg GIVES was founded this year as a City of Galesburg staff committee dedicated to coordinating employee civic engagement and volunteerism. City staff have a long history of community service, and the committee aims to unify, support, and enhance those efforts to maximize positive impact on the issues that matter most to Galesburg residents.
