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Every $1 Donation Is Turned Into $30 in Food
Take Action and Help Feed Illinois from Bloomington-Normal
2031 Warehouse Road
Normal, IL 61761
309.663.5350
Make an Impact
Volunteer and Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Discover how families, individuals, and groups can help provide hunger relief through meaningful service. Whether you’re up for heavy lifting or helping at a desk, your time matters here.
Volunteer Programs
Designed to Include Everyone
No matter your skillset, there's a role that needs you.
Kindness in Action
Serving with Prayer, Food, and Family at Maple Street Church of God
Walking Through Hardship With Community Support
Volunteer Fair at Midwest Food Bank Inspires New Connections
Maximum Impact
1.6 Million People in Illinois Face Hunger
Over 1.6 million people, including around 419,000 children in Illinois live in households that struggle to access enough food. Midwest Food Bank brings together donors, volunteers, and a network of over 488 partners to deliver food and vital support to local communities, helping more people each year.
457 Nonprofits
We provide food free of charge, through a trusted network of 488 nonprofit partners, including pantries, shelters, and community kitchens, across Central and Eastern Illinois, as well as regions outside Illinois.
10,200 Volunteers
So many people returning to help week after week is the proof of the existing need and the deep sense of purpose we share as a community.
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Events
Fun Community Events for a Great Cause
Distribution
Nonprofit Partner Pickup Schedule
Registered nonprofits can stop by during scheduled times to pick up food for their programs.
Our volunteers are ready to help load and pack trucks, making distribution simple and efficient.
Meet Some of the People You Helped
Lives changed by your generosity
Explore real stories of real people. Take a moment to step into daily lives and see how faith, service, and community help carry us through hard times.
Giving From a Heart That Knows Hardship
We often see faces in a line or names on a sign in sheet, but behind each one is a…
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Sylvia’s Experience Shows How Food Partnerships Support Real Families
Sylvia Simon didn’t imagine she would be raising six grandchildren while dealing with disability, long-term illness, and a fixed income.…
Learn MoreMeet the ODonnells, A Family Growing Beyond Their Past
We don’t always get to meet the people we serve or hear real stories of their daily lives. Often, the…
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