Illinois

Illinois Hunger Relief and Charitable Organizations

Illinois offers a vast array of food connections through state-run programs and local ministries. This directory provides a roadmap to regional food banks and veteran-focused donation centers serving the diverse populations of the Prairie State.

Food Banks

• Meals on Wheels: Find Meals and Services Near You | Local Provider Search
• Illinois Department of Human Services: IDHS: Food Connections
• University of Illinois Extension: Find Food Illinois | Food | Illinois Extension | UIUC
• Feeding Illinois: Food Banks — Feeding Illinois
• Illinois Food Pantry: Find a Food Pantry in Illinois | Food Banks in Illinois
• Central Illinois Foodbank: Central Illinois Foodbank – Central Illinois Foodbank
• Midwest Food Bank: Our Impact – Midwest Food Bank
• Midwest Food Bank – Morton Division: Midwest Food Bank of Illinois-Morton – Midwest Food Bank
• Tri-State Food Bank: Home
• River Bend Food Bank: Welcome – River Bend Food Bank
• Eastern Illinois Foodbank: Home : Eastern Illinois Foodbank
• Elk Grove Food Bank Services: Elk Grove Food Bank Services | Food Bank
• Taylorville Food Pantry: Taylorville Food Pantry | Feeding Hunger with Heart.
• Saint Vincent De Paul – Food Pantry: McLean County Food Pantry – Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Midwest Food Bank – Bloomington/Normal Division: Midwest Food Bank of Illinois-Bloomington-Normal – Midwest Food Bank
• Charleston Food Pantry: Charleston Food Pantry
• Temba Food Pantry: centerforhopeministries.org/temba-food-pantry/
• Grace Lutheran Food Pantry: Hours and Location | ELCA | Grace Lutheran Church Springfield, IL
• School Street Food Pantry: School Street Food Pantry – Food pantry serving college students in the Bloomington-Normal area
• Eastview Christian Church – Food Pantry: Community Outreach – Eastview Church
• Decatur Catholic Charities Food Pantry: Food Pantries Program from Diocese of Springfield, Illinois
• Mason City Christian Manna Project Food Pantry: Manna Project — Mason City Christian Church
• Mt. Zion Food Pantry: Food Pantry – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
• Share Food Share Love Food Pantry: Share Food Share Love Food Pantry
• FoodPantries.org: Food Pantries in Illinois
• HomelessSheltersDirectory: Illinois Soup Kitchens, Food, Pantries, Food Banks
• Cause IQ: Food banks in Illinois | Cause IQ
• US Food Banks: Illinois Food Banks
• FoodBanks.net: Illinois Food Banks | Food Banks in IL
• FreeFood.org: Illinois Free Food Free Food Resources – Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in Illinois
• UsLowCostHousing: Food Bank List by State | Food UsLowCostHousing

Donation Centers

• Goodwill Store & Donation Center: Homepage | Locations | MERS Goodwill Industries
• The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center: The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Home
• AMVETS Department of Illinois: Veterans | Illinois AMVETS | Illinois
• Chi-Care: Home – Chi-Care
• ReSupply: ReSupply | 24-48hr Furniture & Home Goods Donation Pickup