The Eagles Peak is located inside of the counseling center, CTC-202R. The food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. After talking to IVCC’s Special Populations coordinator, Crystal Credi, she answered some questions regarding the pantry that students may ask.

Q: How do students access the items and is there a limit?
A: Students may visit Eagles Peak once per week for groceries. They sign in and a volunteer packs their selections. The pantry is open from 11 am – 1 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students can request an appointment outside of these hours at www.ivcc.edu/foodinsecurity.

Q: Is there eligibility criterion?
A: IVCC students, students enrolled in Illinois High School Diploma classes, and students enrolled in English as a Second Language can visit the pantry once per week.

Q: How can people help in terms of volunteering or donating?
A: Anyone interested in volunteering or donating should contact Crystal Credi at 815-224-0575 or [email protected].

Q: What are the main food insecurities you see in college students?
A: The 2022 Community College Survey of Student Engagement results showed that students sometimes eat less, skip meals, or simply do not have the means to purchase an ample food supply.
IVCC partnered with River Bend Food Bank to open this mini food pantry on campus. The mini pantry has non-perishable items that do not need refrigeration, so we can continue to support our students as they face food insecurity.

More information on The Eagles Peak Pantry can be found at, IVCC’s Eagles Peak Pantry, or by simply contacting Crystal Credi [email protected] 815-224-0575.