Neighbors. Empowered.
Providing nutritious food and resources for our neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience.
How to help your neighbors
Ensuring all our neighbors have access to the food they need to thrive is a community-wide effort. If you are able to give your time, talent or resources – we value and need your partnership.
Get Groceries Near You
We work with over 900 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, and soup kitchens who distribute perishable and non perishable foods that you can choose from based on your dietary needs.
Donate!
Your financial gift supports food distributions and feeding opportunities across 13 counties within Northern Illinois. Every $1 donated can provide $8 worth of groceries for a neighbor in need.
Assistance & Programs
Child Nutrition Programs
Upcoming Event: A Cup of Hope
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | The Abbington, Glen Ellyn
Join us for the 10th annual A Cup of Hope event, hosted by Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Executive Women’s Council. This afternoon tea event directly benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank’s various feeding programs.
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You Make an Impact
$500,000
granted to aid network Members serving our Neighbors1.8 million meals
provided through 2,800 SNAP (food stamps) applications2.7 million
meals provided through My Pantry Express3.2 million meals
distributed through Mobile Markets149,000 hours
donated by volunteers39,000 free meals
delivered to homesDonate!
Help us solve hunger in you community. Every $1 Donated helps provide $8 of groceries.
Volunteer
Volunteer at one of our Centers in Geneva, Rockford, Joliet, Lake Forest, or at a Mobile Market.