Youth Shifts & School Programs
NIFB offers opportunities for youth as young as 3rd grade to get involved. Youth 3rd grade and older, are invited to help with various projects while contributing to society, and learning important lessons about hunger. Younger children are welcome to tour our facility while learning about hunger.

Youth Shifts at our St. Charles Facility are offered on the following dates and times:

• 4th Thursday of the month from 6-8pm

• 4th Saturday of the month from 9-11am

• The week leading up to the 4th Saturday of the month is considered a youth week

Are you a teacher interested in doing a volunteer project and educating your students on issues of hunger? Come and spend the morning volunteering in our warehouse. In addition to a 2-3 hour volunteer session, your students can participate in a lesson on hunger. Take this opportunity to introduce your students to hunger and poverty issues.

For more information about any of the above volunteer opportunities or to sign up, contact NIFB at 630.443.6910 or email volunteer@northernilfoodbank.org.

How To Get Started

• Individuals Click Here

• Groups Click Here

• Once a volunteer shift is scheduled complete the Individual Intake Form (PDF or Word) or Group Intake Form (PDF or Word) and return it to the Food Bank.

• Please arrive at the Food Bank 10-15 minutes early for your first shift.