Eastern Illinois Foodbank
At the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, we believe no one should be hungry. We provide a reliable source of food for the hungry in 14 eastern Illinois counties through cooperation with a network of more than 220 emergency food programs, such as food pantries and soup kitchens.
Our website provides resource for supporters, community members and those feeding the hungry.
You Can Become a Champion for HopeWe are proud to announce the recent creation of Hundreds Against Hunger, a committed group of anti-hunger champions who, through their support, provide a sustainable platform upon which the Eastern Illinois Foodbank can continue to bring hope to more families struggling with hunger.
Membership in Hundreds Against Hunger comes through giving $1,000 or more annually to help the Eastern Illinois Foodbank fight hunger in our community. Members may choose to make their donations in one lump sum or in installments throughout the course of the year.
In 2001, the agencies served by the Eastern Illinois Foodbank were feeding an annual average of about 18,500 different people. Nine years later, it’s grown to more than five times that amount: over 100,000 people annually. This happened for two reasons:
1. Need increased. According to recent estimates, we think approximately 130,000 people in eastern Illinois are struggling with hunger.
2. Capacity increased. With the support of the community, we’ve worked hard for many years to increase the number, capacity, and quality of our member agencies, so that they can strive to reach every person who needs help.
There’s also an important concurrent reality: the amount of donated food available to the Foodbank continues to decline, and it’s costing us more to acquire enough food for everyone who needs it. We have to purchase a higher portion of our food, meet increasing transportation and utility costs, and deal with the increasing fiscal pressures that come with growth.
As a member of Hundreds Against Hunger, we will continually encourage you to learn about our work and our anti-hunger priorities, visit our facility, meet our stakeholders, or simply keep in touch. We hope you will consider taking advantage of these benefits:
To become a member, all we ask is a promise. Click here to download a pledge form, which you can return to the Foodbank at 2405 N Shore Dr, Urbana, IL to confirm your membership. As always, if you’d like to discuss Hundreds Against Hunger or want more information on our work, please feel welcome to contact the Foodbank’s Development Department at 217-328-3663.
