Providing food, clothing and hope for our neighbors in McLean County.
Who We Are
Oasis Community Outreach exists to extend the extraordinary, generous grace of Jesus to our neighbors by treating individual needs with dignity and respect.
Free Food & Clothing Pantry
People may visit the food pantry once every 4 weeks. You may also visit the clothing pantry once every 4 weeks for clothing items for women and children.
Food:
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am: No sign up required during these times.
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2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:30-11:30am:
Sign up is required to visit on Saturdays.
No shows will be counted as your monthly visit.
Clothing:
2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am: No advanced sign up is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Walk in hours are from 9:30 to 11:30 am every Tuesday and by appointment on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
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Neighbors can schedule an appointment using this sign up link. If you need to cancel, please remove your name from the sign up. All no shows will be counted as a regular monthly visit and they will not be eligible for services for another four weeks.
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Free, clean and quality clothing is available for women and children on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
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Yes! Neighbors are able to receive a limited number of personal hygiene items, household cleaning supplies and paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels.
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An ID is all that is needed.
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Once every four weeks
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1308 E. Empire Bloomington, Illinois 61701
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309-808-3742
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Neighbors are encouraged to share prayer requests with volunteers if they would like, but it's not required to receive our services. Neighbors are always welcome next door at Charis Community Church (1306 E. Empire, Bloomington) or another church of your choice, but Oasis does not require church attendance to receive assistance.
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No. All services are offered free with no questions asked.
Looking to Make an Impact?
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Please contact us at oasis@oasiscommunityoutreach.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Support our mission by getting involved.
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Please pray regularly for our ministry and the people we serve.
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Our ministry was built on the promise that as long as the Lord provides we will continue to share. If you would like to help us help others, please consider a one-time gift or on-going monthly support.
Thank you for helping us extend the extraordinary, generous grace of Jesus to our neighbors!
Click here to donate on PayPal.
Or mail a check to Oasis Community Outreach at 1308 E. Empire, Bloomington, IL 61701
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Donations accepted everyday except Wednesday and Sunday from 9:30 am-11:30 am. Please do not leave items outside the building.
Nonperishable Food (such as but not limited to):
Peanut butter and Jelly
Pasta, spaghetti sauce
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soup
Personal Hygiene (such as but not limited to):
Dish soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste / toothbrushes
Diapers and wipes
Toilet paper, paper towels
Feminine hygiene products
Laundry detergent
Cleaning supplies
Clothing
In season clothing for women and children
Currently NOT accepting men’s clothing
Visit Us
1308 E Empire St Bloomington, IL 61701
Office Hours
Monday: 9am - 12pm
Tuesday: 9am - 12pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 12pm
Friday: 9am - 12pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 11:30am
Sunday: Closed
Phone
(309) 808-3742