Group Opportunities

Many organizations and companies find volunteering at Northern Illinois Food Bank an excellent team building experience. NIFB is capable of accommodating groups of up to 100 people. Groups of ten or less will have to be scheduled with our regular shifts.

·         Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - noon

·         Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

·         Tuesday - 1st & 3rd of every month: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

·         Thursday – 2nd of every month: 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  4th of every month: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Youth Shift)

·         Saturday: 1st three of every month: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 4th Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Youth Shifts)

Groups of 10 or more are able to join one of our regular shifts or schedule an alternate day or time.

Groups do need to schedule in advance.

To schedule your volunteer group, please contact NIFB’s volunteer manager at volunteer@northernilfoodbank.org or call (630) 443-6910 ext. 130. In addition, the group leader needs to complete a group intake form.

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.