We simply could not do what we do without the help of volunteers! Whether you can volunteer once a week, once a month or once a year; individually or with a group of friends, family or colleagues, whatever your commitment, every hour of assistance helps us ensure our hungry neighbors will have access to food in their time of need.

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Food Sorting & Packing Volunteers

Inspect, sort, and package food distributed to our hungry neighbors. Groups of 20+ must call to register. Ages 8+ are welcome.

Direct Service Volunteer Opportunities

Serve our neighbors directly at the Winnebago Community Market, My Pantry Express, and Mobile Pantries.

Skills-Based Volunteer Opportunities

Put your unique professional and general life skills to use and help us solve hunger! A variety of projects are available.

VolunTeen Leadership Program

Designed to give high schoolers leadership skills & opportunities to give back. Training to lead projects & manage volunteers.

Signature Events & Committees Volunteers

Assist in planning fundraising events, soliciting sponsorship or auction items, and providing day-of-event logistic support.

Court Compelled Community Service

A program for those who must serve mandated court compelled service hours as ordered by a judge. Must be 16+ years old.

Don’t see what you’re looking for?

Contact the volunteer team with your questions about volunteering with Northern Illinois Food Bank.