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Providing nutritious food and resources for our neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Assistance & Programs

SNAP Benefits

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Child Nutrition Programs

Our Child Nutrition Programs, including the federal meal programs CACFP and SFSP, provide nutritious meals to kids after school and during the summer, and our BackPack Program gives food-filled backpacks for weekend meals.
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Smash Hunger Classic Pickleball Tournament

August 18, 2025 | White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville

Join Us for the Inaugural Smash Hunger Classic Pickleball Tournament!

Be part of something exciting and new! The Smash Hunger Classic is a doubles pickleball tournament and the latest addition to Northern Illinois Food Bank’s signature fundraising events, and it’s happening on August 18th at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville – the same day and location as our 27th Annual Hunger Scramble Golf Outing!

Space is limited, so don’t wait! The tournament will begin at 10:30 AM (check-in begins at 10:00 AM). All players are guaranteed at least three games, and registration includes food and drinks during play and at the awards ceremony reception after the tournament at approx. 2:30 PM.

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Leah, a 21-year-old elementary education major at Northern Illinois University, has faced serious medical and financial challenges that make it hard to keep food on the table.

 

She found help through the Huskie Food Pantry, one of Northern Illinois Food Bank’s partners, where she receives nutritious food that meets her dietary needs and occasional medical supplies. “Without the pantry, I’d be in a tough spot,” Leah said. “They’ve helped me stay healthy and keep going in school.”

 

“God bless you. Thank you for everything you do. You may never fully understand the difference you make, but it’s life-changing.”

Leah, Food Bank Neighbor

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You Make an Impact

$500,000

granted to aid network Members serving our Neighbors

1.8 million meals

provided through 2,800 SNAP (food stamps) applications

2.7 million

meals provided through My Pantry Express

3.2 million meals

distributed through Mobile Markets

149,000 hours

donated by volunteers

39,000 free meals

delivered to homes