Sauk Valley Foodbank

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Winnebago Community Market in Rockford, IL is dedicated to providing nutritious food and resources to neighbors with dignity and equity. Their mission is to empower individuals in need by offering access to essential groceries and assistance. The market collaborates with over 900 food pantries and mobile food truck markets to distribute a variety of perishable and non-perishable food items based on dietary requirements. Supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank involves a community-wide effort, where individuals can contribute through volunteering, donating food, advocating for neighbors, or initiating fundraisers. Financial donations play a crucial role in funding food distributions across 13 counties in Northern Illinois, with every $1 donated translating into $8 worth of groceries for a neighbor in need. Additionally, the market offers assistance programs such as SNAP/Food Stamps and Child Nutrition Programs to facilitate access to vital public services for those facing food insecurity. By attending events like 'A Cup of Hope,' hosted by the Executive Women’s Council, members can directly contribute to feeding programs that benefit the community. Northern Illinois Food Bank strives to ensure that no one in the region goes hungry, making a tangible impact through meal provisions, volunteer support, and empowering stories from grateful recipients. Generated from the website content

The North Scott Food Pantry, located on the north side of Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge, Iowa, serves residents of the North Scott School District. It offers client choice food distribution, allowing clients to select their own food items, including dairy, meat, and non-perishable goods. Eligible households can access the pantry every 28 days, and to qualify, individuals must provide identification or proof of address. The pantry also accepts food and monetary donations, ensuring it can continue to support community members in need. Generated from the website

River Bend Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. They rescue, store, and distribute nutritious food to over 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties, working towards their mission of stabilizing lives, educating the public, advocating for those facing hunger, and striving to end hunger. With three warehouse facilities, including one in Dubuque, Iowa, River Bend Food Bank connects communities and neighborhoods across the region, serving as the food rescue and distribution hub for food pantries and hunger-relief partners. Their primary facility in Davenport, Iowa, is an 85,000 sq. ft. space with cooler freezer storage, ensuring the safe storage of perishable foods. The St. Stephen's Branch in Dubuque operates a 6,500 sq. ft. warehouse, while the Galesburg Branch in Illinois serves eight counties and co-locates with FISH of Galesburg food pantry.Generated from the website