Food Stamp Outreach Worker Food Stamp Express Program Volunteer
NIFB is in search of committed, friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of people without enough money to purchase food for themselves or their families. Be part of a national pilot project designed to increase access to the food stamp program and to simplify the process.

Volunteers will:

• Receive comprehensive training from NIFB and the Illinois Department of Human Services to include use of the computer internet system, the application process, the project goals and an overall understanding of the benefits of the federally funded food stamp to a hungry family or individual.

• Work directly in food pantries assisting individual pantry clients complete an on-line application for food stamps.

Volunteers are needed for pantries in the following cities and times:

***Spanish-speaking volunteers are especially needed for pantry sites in Waukegan and Aurora. ***

* Note for Volunteer Groups: Other days and times may be available depending on the size of your group

Hunger is a TODAY issue - help the less fortunate in your area! Call 847.336.3663 to get your group signed up today. Great team building activities! Volunteer at Lake County Branch of Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The Lake County Branch of NIFB can accommodate individual volunteers and groups of up to 25 people. Many companies and organizations find volunteering at NIFB an excellent team-building experience. For planning purposes, volunteers must sign up in advance by contacting NIFB at 847.336.3663. 

Groups of 10 to 25 are welcome to set up times to come to the Branch to volunteer. For more information contact the Lake County Branch at 847.336.3663 or email vc@northernilfoodbank.org.