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2006 Press Releases
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December 14, 2006 -- Steak n Shake and America's Second Harvest Partner to Feed the Hungry - Food Bank Donation Reaches Milestone - 2 Millionth STEAKBURGER™ Patty Donated This Year

December 5, 2006 -- Canadian Pacific Railway's Holiday Train Rolling into Town to Help Northern Illinois Food Bank in the Fight Against Hunger

December 1, 2006 -- Good Nutrition Builds Strong Bones! Rockford Orthopedic Associates Supports Northern Illinois Food Bank's Youth Nutrition Programs

November 27, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Sponsors After School Snack Program Sites

November 21, 2006 -- Pilot Program Streamlines Food Stamps To Those In Need - Illinois First to Test "Express Stamps" Helping Low Income Families Put Food on the Table

November 11, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off Holiday Meal Box Program 2006 in Rockford: Demand has doubled - NIFB must fill 24,000 holiday meal boxes this year

November 9, 2006 -- Kroger "Brings Hope to the Table" for Families in Northern Illinois by Supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank's Food Assistance Efforts

November 4, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off Holiday Meal Box Program 2006 in Lake County: Demand has doubled - NIFB must fill 24,000 holiday meal boxes this year

October 28, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off Holiday Meal Box Program 2006 in St. Charles: Demand has doubled - NIFB must fill 24,000 holiday meal boxes this year

October 13, 2006 -- Northern Lake County CROP Walk 2006 to be Held Sunday, October 15

September 12, 2006 -- It Doesn't Affect Me...or does it? Uncovering the myths of poverty & hunger in Stephenson County Presentation set for 9/21/06.

September 5, 2006 -- Dinner Served By The Queen? Lake County Community Queens Waitress For A Day To Benefit NIFB

August 28, 2006 -- S.O.S. - NIFB & Keith School Partner To Answer The Call - S.O.S. Program Helps Provide Food To Hungry Neighbors

August 25, 2006 -- Tri-Cities CROP Walk Set For October 15 - Recruitment Rally To Be Held

August 1, 2006 -- Northern Lake County CROP Walk Set for October 15 - Recruitment Rallies To Be Held Late August

July 25, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Announces Hunger Scramble VIII

July 24, 2006 -- Local Agencies & Community Leaders Come Together to Ensure Continued Food Assistance Efforts in Belvidere

June 13, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Announces Participation in USDA Summer Food Service Program

June 6, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank & Lifescape Community Services Partner To Feed Homebound Hungry Neighbors in the Greater Rockford Area

June 2, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank Commemorates National Hunger Awareness Day 2006: Hunger Helpers, Interfaith Services, Town Hall Meeting, Awareness Promotions - "The Face of Hunger Will Surprise You"

April 24, 2006 -- Congress Considers Critical Tax Legislation to Help Hungry Americans Access More Food

April 21, 2006 -- NIFTI Makes Donation to Northern Illinois Food Bank

April 19, 2006 -- NIFB To Host Celebration of Caring VIII: A Garden of Thanks To Honor Volunteers

March 21, 2006 -- Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Team Up With America's Second Harvest To Fight Hunger In America - Be A Part Of The Solution To End Hunger Promotion During March 2006

February 23, 2006 -- NIFB, Scott Christiansen, Winnebago County Board Chairman, & Winnebago County Forest Preserve District Announce Partnership in Venison Program

February 20, 2006 -- Northern Illinois Food Bank to Host 7th Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner on April 1 - Dominick's is evening's benefactor sponsor.

 

 

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