Volunteers must sign up in advance by contacting the Rockford Branch location at 815.961.7283 to get involved with one of the following opportunities.

Product Processing & Food Sorting
NIFB acquires donated food from a variety of retailers, manufacturers, corporations, and community resources and distributes it through its network of more than 520 nonprofit food assistance sites to help hungry neighbors living in poverty in 13 northern Illinois counties. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to work on a variety of projects, including sorting, evaluating, cleaning, and packaging donated food prior to distribution. Volunteers who are able to lift between 15-30lbs. are welcome. However, heavy lifting is not a requirement. The sorting shifts at NIFB's Rockford Branch for food sorting shifts are listed below:

• Weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm (PRE-VISIT SCHEDULING IS REQUIRED)
  

• Tuesday evenings - first & third of every month: 6:00 pm 9:00 pm




• Saturday mornings

- second of every month: 9:00 a.m. to noon

* Note for Volunteer Groups: Other days and times may be available depending on the size of your group.

The Rockford Branch of Northern Illinois Food Bank can accommodate individual volunteers and groups of up to 50 people. Many companies and organizations find volunteering at NIFB an excellent team-building experience.
 
For planning purposes, volunteers and groups must sign up in advance by contacting NIFB at 815.961.7283 or email VC@northernilfoodbank.org.