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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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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.

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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.

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Assistance & Programs

SNAP Benefits

Need help accessing this vital public program? We’re here to help.
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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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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 | Join the Northern Illinois Food Bank Team

October 12, 2025 | Grant Park

When you run the Chicago Marathon for Northern Illinois Food Bank, your miles mean more. 

Why? 

Because you’ll be fundraising for 570K neighbors facing hunger in Northern Illinois! 

Sign up now and join a marathon team that makes a difference! 

Perks of joining the Northern Illinois Food Bank Charity Marathon Team:  

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon 
  • Choice of Team Athletic Singlet or Training T-Shirt 
  • Free Registration to the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Fight Hunger 5K in April 
  • Discount code for the Fight Hunger 5K event to share with friends and family 
  • Team Volunteering Opportunities & Meet-up 
  • Virtual Training Program with Coach Seth Kopf 
  • Race Day Charity Row Support and Cheer Squad 

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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

Learn more about our impact

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