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Wood River - Madison County Employment and Training Center Community Resource Fair

Workshop
Come learn about our services and stay for lunch. Learn about the changes to SNAP and how we can help. Hear about Madison County services and explore job & training opportunities. Free lunch provided by Soulcial Kitchen and the Currency of Caring for attendees, served from 11-1. Take-home hygiene kits available for attendees for the first 200 registrants
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM CDT
Madison County Wood River Building
  • 101 E. Edwardsville Road
  • Wood River, IL 62095