5 Ways to Fight Hunger Close to Home

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the effects of famine are felt even in nearby communities, with neighbors left hungry this holiday. With one in five children in Lake and Cook counties considered severely underfed, a number of organizations are committing their efforts to hunger outreach. Do good to feel good and donate your […]

Quick and Easy: Donate Time to the Food Bank

If you’re looking to give back around the holidays, Northern Illinois Food Bank has plenty of opportunities for families to lend a helping hand. Volunteers over the age of 8 can help repackage bulk items, such as cereal or pasta, to be sent out to needy families in the area. Volunteers are instructed not to […]

Donate to Your Local Food Bank

Food banks in all our communities are running low as demand continues to outstrip supply. Here is the wish list from the New Trier pantry, but all these food pantries need similar items. Connections for the Homeless Greater Chicago Food Depository New Trier Township Food Pantry Northern Illinois Food Bank Northfield Township Food Pantry Pantry […]