Working Towards a Hunger-Free Illinois
Our member food banks strive to end hunger by providing Illinoisians facing hunger with healthy food, advocating neighbors to help neighbors, and advancing solutions to address the root causes of hunger.
OVER 60% of IL households using SNAP food assistance include children
SNAP keeps families from going hungry
Our Initiatives
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Farm to Food Bank Program
Local crops. Local nutrition.
Farmers Feeding Illinois brings fresh, Illinois-grown food to families who need it most. Through partnerships with growers, food banks receive specialty crops, eggs, meat, and dairy that are often hard to come by.This program reduces waste and fills plates with healthy, local food.
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Hunters Feeding Illinois
From the field to the food bank.
Hunters Feeding Illinois connects deer hunters with families facing hunger. Donated venison is processed by local meat lockers and delivered to food pantries across the state.For every deer donated, Feeding Illinois helps cover the cost of processing, doubling the impact of every donation.
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Grain For Good
Local harvest. Local impact.
Grain for Good connects farmers in select Illinois counties with families facing hunger.When local farmers donate grain, it's turned into ground pork from nearby hog producers and meat processors. That protein goes straight to food pantries in the same communities to feed neighbors in need. It’s a simple idea that feeds families and keeps the impact close to home.
Are you looking for food resources in Illinois?
We’re here for our neighbors.
Everyone needs support sometimes. Whether you’re looking for a nearby pantry, a meal program, or local resources, our map makes it easy to find help close to home.
Because no one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.
Our Member Food Banks
How are we addressing hunger in Illinois?
How Food Banks Work in Illinois
Illinois food banks serve as critical hubs connecting farms, pantries, and communities. Each one supports a network of local pantries that provide groceries to neighbors in need.
Want to understand how it all works and how you can help?
Explore how our partner food banks are making an impact across the state.
Donate to Help Your Illinois Neighbors
Our Illinois food bank network has seen an unprecedented rise in need.
With hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans struggling to make ends meet, and many facing food insecurity for the very first time, the demand for food assistance is at an all-time high.
Our Partners
With the support of our generous partners, the Feeding Illinois network is meeting the needs of families across the state helping them build a brighter future.