Northern Illinois Food Bank is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
We are Serving Hope to our neighbors. Because hunger has no place in our community.
Together, we can ensure that everyone in Northern Illinois has the nutritious food they need to thrive. For every $10 you give, a neighbor can receive $80 worth of groceries - and 96% of our resources go directly to our feeding programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation secure?
Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.
How is my personal data handled?
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of Classy, our website partner.
Can I adjust my monthly gift?
Yes! Click the link at the bottom of your emailed receipt, or click here. Or you can call us at (630)443-6910 x.0215.
How are you able to provide $80 of groceries for every $10 that I donate?
Manufacturers, distributors, packagers, growers and retailers donate much of the food we distribute. And because we have a large volunteer contingent we are able to process and sort that food at a minimal cost, leaving overhead and transportation as our main costs. Through extensive auditing, it has been determined that we can get groceries to our neighbors for about 1/8 of what it would cost to purchase an equivalent amount at retail.
I'd like to donate another way. What options do I have?
Many of our donors have asked about alternative ways of giving. We can accept:
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
- Donor Advised Funds
- Gifts of Stock
- Gifts of Cryptocurrency
- Estate Gifts
- Employee Giving
Learn more here.
