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.
Hunger has no place in our community.
Every $10 you give can provide a neighbor with $70 worth of groceries - and 96% of your gift will go to programs that help neighbors in need.
This page looks different! Is it really the Food Bank?
Yes! We've been working behind the scenes to transition to this new, easier to use donation page. If you have questions, please call us at (630) 443-6910.
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 $70 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 1/7 of what it would cost to purchase an equivalent amount at retail.
