Much of the donated food Northern Illinois Food Bank distributes needs to be inspected, sorted, and packaged before it’s distributed to our hungry neighbors. We simply could not do this without the help of volunteers. Last year, more than 17,000 food bank volunteers donated 130,000 hours.
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.
Individuals, families, corporate and social groups are welcome! Children ages 8 and older may volunteer with families or in groups with adult chaperones. Chaperone ratios are one adult for every four youth 8-12 and one adult for every ten youth for ages 13-15. Groups of more than 14 volunteers must call the Food Bank to register at (630) 443-6910. Groups and families of less than 14 people may register online up to one week prior to a shift. Individuals may register up to 24 hours prior to a shift. View our online registration calendar with available shift days, times, and openings and sign up today!
273 Dearborn Court / Geneva, IL 60134
Volunteer Shifts – Food Sort & Pack
Weekdays:
Tuesdays at 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesdays at 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Thursdays at 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Weeknights:
Tuesdays at 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Thursdays at 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Weekends:
Saturdays at 9:00am – 12:00pm
765 Research Parkway / Rockford, IL 61109
Updated shifts as of 10/18/2021- please check shift days and times before registering. Email volunteer@northernilfoodbank.org with questions!
Volunteer Shifts – Stock the Shelves/Food Packing
Weekdays:
Tuesdays at 9:00am – 11:00 am & 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays at 9:00am – 11:00am
Thursdays at 9:00am – 11:00am
Fridays at 9:00am – 11:00am
Weekdays:
Wednesdays at 12:30pm – 3:00pm *
Wednesdays at 3:30 – 6:00pm *
Thursdays at 12:30pm – 4:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm
Fridays at 12:30pm – 4:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm
Weekends:
Saturdays at 8:30am – 12:00pm *
* Indicates that volunteers will be required to work outside during this shift
13950 W. Business Center Drive / Lake Forest, IL 60045
Volunteer Shifts – Food Sort & Pack
Weekdays:
Tuesdays at 9:00am – 11:30am
Wednesdays at 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Thursdays at 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Weeknights:
Wednesdays at 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Weekends:
Saturdays at 9:00am – 11:30am
171 S Larkin Ave / Joliet, IL 60436
Volunteer Shifts – Food Sort & Pack
Weekdays:
Tuesdays at 9:00am – 11:30am
Fridays at 9:00am – 11:30am
Weeknights:
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Weekends:
Saturdays at 9:00am – 11:30am
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