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
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Child Nutrition Programs
Upcoming Event: A Cup of Hope
Sunday, March 5, 2023 | The Abbington, Glen Ellyn
A Cup of Hope, hosted by Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Executive Women’s Council and presented by Nicor Gas is an afternoon Mad Hatter themed tea event.

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Recent Updates
5 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering as a Family
Are you looking for a way to bring your family together? Hoping to find a hobby that can be shared by both the little ones and adults? Volunteering as a family may be just the thing you need. You may know the “feel-good” emotions that come with helping others, but there are even more unexpected […]
Save Our Planet and Reduce Food Insecurity … All at the Same Time!
Data show that 1/3 of all food waste is caused by individuals when they eat out or eat at home. Growing and raising food is a very energy and water-intensive project, and discarded food creates greenhouse gases harmful to our environment. Here’s how you can help: Restaurants When you sit down, think about the whole […]
4 Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home
Consumer food waste is a worldwide challenge, but a few habits and changes at home can make a huge difference! 1. Compost your leftovers Do you have a garden? If not, do you know someone who does? If the answer is yes, composting is a terrific way to use your kitchen scraps! Composting speeds up […]
You Make an Impact
$1.2 million
granted to aid network Members serving our Neighbors2 million meals
provided through 2,400 SNAP (food stamps) applications50% increase
in orders distributed through My Pantry Express18 million meals
distributed through Mobile Markets and pop-ups130,000 hours
donated by volunteers30,000 free meals
delivered to homesDonate!
help us solve hunger in your 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.