PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - As the area faces increased costs for food, utilities, housing and more, Dream Center Peoria is launching a local emergency relief initiative to help.
Dream Center Peoria Executive Director Andy King said they have been receiving a higher volume of calls and requests and wanted to offer practical assistance.
Starting Nov. 4, DCP will partner with the following churches as drop-off sites from 10-noon for non-perishable food and personal toiletry and hygiene items.
Tuesdays:
Northwoods Community Church - 10700 N. Allen Rd., Peoria, IL
Wednesdays:
RockChurch - 1081 Upper Spring Bay Rd., East Peoria, IL
Thursdays:
New Life Christian Church - 401 W. Edgewood Ct., Morton, IL
If additional churches or businesses want to participate by collecting donations, they

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