Providing the food our neighbors throughout Northern Illinois need to thrive.
At Northern Illinois food bank, we focus on delivering food and healthy eating services to the Northern Illinois community. As part of the national Feeding America network, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties by providing 250,000 meals per day.
Where We Serve and Our Locations
Northern Illinois Food Bank serves our neighbors in 13 counties.
- Boone County
- DeKalb County
- DuPage County
- Grundy County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- McHenry County
- Ogle County
- Stephenson County
- Will County
- Winnebago County
We have distribution centers in 4 locations.
- North Suburban Center – Lake Forest
- 13950 Business Center Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847.336.3663
- 13950 Business Center Drive
- Northwest Center – Rockford
- 765 Research Parkway
Rockford, IL 61109
Phone: 815.639.1257
- 765 Research Parkway
- West Suburban Center – Geneva
- 273 Dearborn Court
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630.443.6910
- 273 Dearborn Court
- South Suburban Center – Joliet
- 171 South Larkin Avenue
Joliet, IL 60436
Phone: 815.846.1041
- 171 South Larkin Avenue
Our Mission
To provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, through partnerships and innovation.
Our Vision
For everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive.
Our Values
Community
We collaborate with our team and partners to exceptionally serve one another and our neighbors. We honor diversity and celebrate our unique gifts and perspectives.Humility
We are humble and self-aware. We know when to ask for and accept help.Impact
We create positive change by focusing on what’s most important to our mission.Empowerment
We trust and support each other to get the job done and to do it well.Accountability
We take ownership for our performance and honor our commitments.Transparency
We share information, as appropriate, openly and honestly through candid conversation.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Northern Illinois Food Bank will embrace opportunities to stand in solidarity with our community, and center the voices of those most impacted by systemic injustices. We affirm our commitment to anti-racism, to gender equity, to allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world
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.
Our Impact
Our Team
Our vision at Northern Illinois Food Bank is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack, and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet. Find out how you can get help, volunteer, donate,or get involved at SolveHungerToday.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
We are all neighbors whether we’re the ones giving or receiving help. When we unite together we’re empowered to build a stronger, healthier community. That’s Neighbors. Empowered.
Fiscal Year Date Range: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Annual Reports and Audits
Donate!
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.