Northern Illinois Food Bank

As we wrap up Women's History Month, we honor Fannie Lou Hamer—a leader in the civil rights movement ? and a pioneer in food justice.?? Her Farm Food Cooperative in the Mississippi Delta provided food and employment for Black farmers, while funding community gardens, Head Start programs, and more to fight hunger and poverty. ???? #WomensHistoryMonth #FoodJustice #FannieLouHamer #CommunityEmpowerment #NorthernIllinoisFoodBank

Thank you to Dot Foods in University Park for their generous $5,000 donation to support our BackPack Program in Will County! ?? Each week, 176 Will County children receive a backpack filled with food to take home for the weekend, ensuring they return to school on Monday ready to learn, without the distraction of hunger. ????? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g_pegMVD #NeighborsEmpowered #thankyou

Did you know? ?? We practice our core value of humility by always listening to the needs of the communities we serve. We understand that true impact comes from working together and respecting every neighbor, no matter their background or circumstance. ???? We’re grateful for the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners, who humbly join us in the fight against hunger. Together, we are all #NeighborsEmpowered. Learn more and get involved today: https://lnkd.in/gECKz8ie

? 5 MORE DAYS LEFT! ?? Donations stay local! ?? Thousands of people in Northern Illinois face food insecurity every day. Here’s your chance to make a difference. ?? Donations made at our local Walmart + Sam's Club during the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign stay right here in our community, helping those who need it most. Let’s work together to fight hunger – donate today! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRrM87cu

?? It’s Waffle Day! ?? Who doesn’t love waffles? ?? Here’s the sweet part: thanks to YOU, we received 46,241 pounds of waffle donations last year to help fight hunger across Northern Illinois! ?? Now, we want to hear from you! What’s your favorite waffle topping? ???? Share in the comments and let’s see who’s got the most creative waffle combos! Remember, every donation – big or small – helps our neighbors in need. Together, we’re making a real impact! ?? Want to help fight hunger? Visit www.solvehungertoday.org to get involved! #WaffleDay #NeighborsEmpowered

Happy Monday! Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting 4 mobile distributions this week, March 24 - March 29. Anyone needing help is welcome to join us to receive free groceries. No ID, documentation or pre-approval needed. All are welcome. Distribution is first-come, first-served, while supplies last. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/g8DXmD4j

???? Happy World Water Day! ???? Access to clean, safe water is essential for every community. Last year, we received 30,922 lbs of donated water to help support those in need. ???? Thank you! #WorldWaterDay #CleanWaterForAll #NeighborsEmpowered

Eating well starts with knowing how to make the most of your ingredients, and we’re here to help! Our Recipes and Nutrition Hub ???? is a go-to resource for easy, healthy meals and nutrition tips. ?? Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/grFd5XMa Whether you’re receiving groceries from our Agency partners, My Pantry Express, mobile distributions, other programs, or even your local grocery store, planning meals can be a challenge. That’s why our Recipes and Nutrition Hub is packed with: ? Healthy, budget-friendly recipes ? Medically tailored & allergen-friendly options ? Shopping tips & food safety resources This National Nutrition Month, take advantage of these resources to make every meal nourishing and delicious! ??? #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyRecipes #NutritionMatters #SolveHungerToday #FoodBankResources #HealthyEating

?? A Promotion Benefitting the Food Bank! ?? Shop at The Little Traveler in Geneva on the 5th Saturday of each month for the rest of the year, starting March 29, and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to the Northern Illinois Food Bank! ?????? Simply mention “5th Saturday” at the register and choose the Food Bank as your charity. ??

Did you know? ?? We couldn't do what we do without our incredible donors! Over HALF of our funding comes from the generosity of our community. ???? ?? DONATE TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gUt_q8Td Stay tuned for more fun facts in our "Did You Know?" series! ?? #NeighborsEmpowered #Donate