Virtual Food Drives
When you start a fundraiser at Northern Illinois Food Bank, we call it a Virtual Food Drive. Why?
Because for every $10 you raise, the Food Bank can provide up to $80 dollars of delicious and nutritious groceries!
When you turn your Food Drive virtual, you make 8X the impact… which leaves you feeling up to 8X as good!
First Time Fundraiser?
Never done a fundraiser before and feeling a little nervous?
Don’t worry! We’ll be with you every step of the way, and have a toolkit of resources to make fundraising fun and straightforward.
We promise that you will make an impact and shape your community for the better!
We’ve put together some FAQs for you below. If you have further concerns, reach out to Elliot at [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should start a virtual food drive?
Who shouldn’t start a Virtual Food Drive? Whether you’re…
• Part of a company looking to give back,
• A member of an organization that wants to lift up their community,
• Or an individual who wants to make a difference…
… Everyone makes an impact with a Virtual Food Drive.
When should I start a virtual food drive?
There’s no time like the present!
While many enjoy setting up fundraisers around the Holiday season, it’s important to remember that hunger doesn’t take a day off – and we can use the support all year round.
How do I use a virtual food drive to celebrate a special day?
We’d love to be a part of your special day!
Perhaps you have a birthday or anniversary coming up? Ask for friends and family to donate to your virtual Food Drive to help you celebrate.
Maybe your company has its annual work party around the corner? Encourage employees to donate to a Virtual Food Drive to make the event extra special.
Or maybe you’ll tie your fundraiser into a challenge of some sort – like running a 5K or setting a personal record of push-ups.
Contact Elliot at [email protected] for help brainstorming!
Can I collect food with my virtual food drive?
If you’d like to!
Contact Elliot Baker at [email protected] for more details.