We believe every neighbor in Northern Illinois needs a little help and has a little help to give. We invite you to help our neighbors in Northern Illinois who are facing food insecurity thrive by supporting our special events by joining a planning committee, volunteering, attending or sponsoring.
Event volunteers assist in planning, solicit sponsorship or auction items and provide event day support. Sponsoring events will gain your business more exposure to a targeted audience, help create a positive public image, and provide another opportunity to engage employees and customers.
Please email Tiffany King if you’re interested in learning more about our events and how you can support.
A Cup of Hope
Sunday, March 5, 2023 | Abbington Banquets, 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.
How you can help:
- Join the Executive Women’s Council and plan the event
- Attend Cup of Hope or Sponsor the Event
Fight Hunger 5K & 10K
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | Cantigny Park, Wheaton
An annual fun run/walk ending with food trucks, music and family fun, presented by Glanbia Performance Nutrition, with virtual and in-person options.
How you can help:
- Get exposure for your business as an Event Sponsor
- Register as a participant or a group
- Help with packet assembly and packet pick-up before event day
- Volunteer on event day as a Course Marshall, water station aide, mile marker attendant, packet pick-up table, photographer, + more.
A Taste that Matters
June 22, 2023 | Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace
An annual event, presented by Jewel Osco, filled with entertainment, an extensive silent auction, open bar and mouthwatering tastings.
How you can help:
- Restaurants/Local Chefs: Showcase your favorite dish with a tasting station
- Get exposure for your business as an Event Sponsor
- Help plan the event by collecting auction items/packages, recruit tasting stations and sell tickets
- Volunteer on event day
Hunger Scramble Golf Outing
August 21, 2023 | White Eagle Golf Club
An annual event, presented by Old Second National Bank, when golfers enjoy a round of golf, food/drinks, fun games, and an extensive raffle/silent auction on a beautiful course with colleagues, customers, partners and friends.
How you can help:
- Get exposure for your business as an Event Sponsor
- Register to golf
- Help plan the event by collecting auction items/packages, recruit golfers and sponsors, and brainstorm ways we can make the event memorable and impactful.
- Volunteer on event day.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Northern Illinois Food Bank Team
October 8, 2023 | Grant Park
Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Marathon Team provides you with an experience that expands beyond crossing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line!
You will be part of a network of individuals who believe everyone should have access to nutritious foods and will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors to help them thrive.
Perks of joining the Northern Illinois Food Bank Charity Marathon Team:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2023 Back 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/10K in April
- Discount code for the Fight Hunger 5K/10K event to share with friends and family
- Access to the Team’s Private Facebook Group
- Team Volunteering Opportunities & Meet-up
- Fundraising incentive gifts
- Virtual Training Program with Coach Seth Kopf
- Race Day Charity Row Support and Cheer Squad