GENEVA, Ill. (WLS) -- The Northern Illinois Food Bank is marking 40 years of helping feed its neighbors with an inaugural founder's day event at its headquarters in west suburban Geneva.

Don Bartholomay of Glen Ellyn has been volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva for 14 years but admits there is a special feeling that comes with helping out this time of year.

However, the food delivery company and the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva say that is a misconception. "This is essential to these community food programs that are trying to reach neighbors ...

The Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva on Thursday celebrated its 40th anniversary, which stirred plenty of memories about how much the organization has grown over the years to help those in need.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A sense of urgency can be felt on the floors of the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva. Volunteers vigorously work to sort and box up food for donation. But despite their best ...

GENEVA, Ill., Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Northern Illinois Food Bank, the leading hunger relief organization in Northern Illinois will recognize Hunger Action Month with several ...

Northern Illinois Food Bank recently celebrated the opening of ... The distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet.

At the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, the food is stacked high everywhere you turn, but what you can't see are their concerns for the clients they serve across 13 counties, many of whom ...

GENEVA, Ill., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Illinois Food Bank's 10th Annual Fight Hunger ... returns on April 22 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. Over 1,200 participants, volunteers ...

LaHood (R-IL, 16th District). “Making sure that we get that funded, and that the program works well, will be helpful to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.” LaHood says he expects lawmakers will ...