SWANSEA — To kick off the giving season, State Senator Christopher Belt and State Representative Jay Hoffman are collecting canned goods ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Let’s come together to address the pressing need for food in our community,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Every little bit helps. Giving back is a small way we can all make a big difference in our community.”

Residents are encouraged to drop off cans of green beans, gravy and cranberry sauce, and boxes of stuffing and cornbread now through Nov. 18.

Drop off locations include:

• Senator Belt’s East St. Louis office: Kenneth Hall Regional Office Bldg., 10 Collinsville Ave., Suite 201A, East St. Louis
• Senator Belt’s Swansea office: 7 Park Pl., Suite C, Swansea
• Representative Hoffman’s Belleville office: 2300 W. Main St., Belleville
• Birth to Five Illinois: 1000 S. Illinois St., Belleville
• Downtown Belleville YMCA - Kern Center: 200 S. Illinois St., Belleville

For more information, contact Belt’s Swansea office at 618-416-2452 or Belt’s East St. Louis office at 618-875-1212.

BELLEVILLE – State Senator Christopher Belt is partnering with State Representative Jay Hoffman, Downtown Belleville YMCA, Meridian, YouthCare, and HealthChoice Illinois to host a turkey giveaway on Monday, Nov. 25 in Belleville.

“Every family should be able to have a nice, hot meal on Thanksgiving,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Representative Hoffman and I know the importance of giving during the holiday season, and this turkey giveaway is the best way to start.”

The giveaway will be held at the Downtown Belleville YMCA located at 200 S. Illinois St. on Monday, Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. while supplies last. One turkey will be provided per household. An ID is required to differentiate households per car.

For more information, call Senator Belt’s office at 618-875-1212 or visit his website.