2000 E. Moffat, Springfield 217-522-4022 www.centralilfoodbank.org
Central Illinois Foodbank was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches and nonprofit organizations concerned about hunger and poverty. Central Illinois Foodbank is an affiliate of America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest hunger relief organization. The mission of the Foodbank is to collect donated food and grocery items from growers, manufacturers, processors, wholesalers and retailers for distribution to charitable agencies serving people in need.
The Central Illinois Foodbank normally distributes over four and one-half million pounds of food annually to nearly 160 food pantries, soup kitchens, residential programs and after-school programs in a 21 county region. This year, 2010, they are track to deliver more than 6 million pounds of food.
In addition to the partnership with agencies, the Foodbank hosts the Kids Cafe program. Kids Cafe is a nation-wide program through Feeding America, formerly America's Second Harvest: The Nation's Foodbank Network that feeds children a hot, nutritious meal in a safe environment.
When you are shopping locally at Schnuck's and County Market grocery stores, you can easily help CIF by purchasing a pre-packaged bag of food for $5.00 and is donated on the spot.
During the following 2010 dates, you can buy a prepackaged bag of food at Schnuck's for $5 or $10 that will go to the Foodbank. May 10 – May 18th. September 12 – 24th. November 29 – December 17th. Details here.
