Providing nutritious food and resources for our neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience.
Get Groceries & Assistance Now! We work with over 900 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, and soup kitchens who distribute perishable and non perishable foods that you can choose from based on your dietary needs.
How to Help Your Neighbors Ensuring all our neighbors have access to the food they need to thrive is a community-wide effort. If you are able to give your time, talent or resources – we value and need your partnership.
| What You Can Do | Action |
|---|---|
| Volunteer Your Time | Volunteer |
| Donate Food | Give Food |
| Advocate for Neighbors | Advocate |
| Start a Fundraiser | Start a Fundraiser |
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.
Assistance & Programs 
SNAP BenefitsNeed help accessing this vital public program? We’re here to help. Learn More |
Child Nutrition ProgramsOur Child Nutrition Programs, including the federal meal programs CACFP and SFSP, provide nutritious meals to kids after school and during the summer, and our BackPack Program gives food-filled backpacks for weekend meals. Learn More |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 | Join the Northern Illinois Food Bank Team! October 12, 2025 | Grant Park
When you run the Chicago Marathon for Northern Illinois Food Bank, your miles mean more. Why? Because you’ll be fundraising for 570K neighbors facing hunger in Northern Illinois!
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A Neighbor's Story
Leah, a 21-year-old elementary education major at Northern Illinois University, has faced serious medical and financial challenges that make it hard to keep food on the table. She found help through the Huskie Food Pantry, one of Northern Illinois Food Bank’s partners, where she receives nutritious food that meets her dietary needs and occasional medical supplies. “Without the pantry, I’d be in a tough spot,” Leah said. “They’ve helped me stay healthy and keep going in school.” “God bless you. Thank you for everything you do. You may never fully understand the difference you make, but it’s life-changing.” - Leah, Food Bank Neighbor |
Learn More About Our Impact | $500,000 granted to aid network Members serving our Neighbors | 1.8 million meals provided through 2,800 SNAP (food stamps) applications |
| 2.7 million meals provided through My Pantry Express | 3.2 million meals distributed through Mobile Markets |
| 149,000 hours donated by volunteers | 39,000 free meals delivered to homes |
Donate Today! Help us solve hunger in your community. Every $1 Donated helps provide $8 of groceries.
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Volunteer at one of our Centers in Geneva, Rockford, Joliet, Lake Forest, or at a Mobile Market.
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