Dear Visitor,

If you are a first time visitor to the new NIFB website and have wandered to this page, you may wonder what is NIFB? Let me share a few quick, simple thoughts about NIFB that might make you feel more acquainted, and that might make you want to become a part of the NIFB family.

NIFB is Northern Illinois Food Bank.

NIFB has a mission to provide nutritious food to all those in need through our own efforts and those of our non-profit partners.

NIFB is a source of food assistance for the hungry.

NIFB is a member of Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest)

NIFB gathers, handles, cleans, and distributes donated food from national food manufactures, food retailers and individuals to a network of Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Shelters and other care providers.

NIFB advocates locally and with Illinois State government representatives on behalf of hungry neighbors.

NIFB ensures that all financial donations made by individuals or companies are used both wisely and judiciously to make a positive impact against hunger.

NIFB is a major force in your community in identifying hunger and bringing forth a plan of help to reduce it.

NIFB works to serve thirteen northern Illinois counties with a combined population of over 3.9 million people of whom 287,303 are at or below the poverty level.

NIFB is committed to ending hunger in northern Illinois.

NIFB needs your help. I need your help.

Visit other parts of our website as you have time and learn more about who we serve and how we serve. Determine how you want to get involved. Call me at 630.443.6910 and tell me what you want to do. I will welcome that phone call.

H. Dennis Smith
Executive Director & CEO
Northern Illinois Food Bank
630.443.6910

"Working with Food for people without Food!"