The Illinois Valley Food Pantry welcomed visitors during an open house on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at its new 10,000-square-foot facility at 4133 Progress Blvd. in Peru. The pantry, which has been operating at the location for about a year, recently added a walk-in freezer and cooler. The open house gives donors, supporters and community members an opportunity to tour the facility and meet pantry staff.