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Volunteers Needed at Northern Illinois Food Bank in Rockford

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides neighbors with access to fresh food at the Winnebago Community Market in Rockford

Northern Illinois Food Bank's network of more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens and feeding programs provide over 82 million meals a year to neighbors throughout 13 counties in rural and suburban Northern Illinois.
Northern Illinois Food Bank's network of more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens and feeding programs provide over 82 million meals a year to neighbors throughout 13 counties in rural and suburban Northern Illinois. (Mark Wilcox Photo Film)

Volunteering is a great way to spend time with friends and family while making a difference!

Northern Illinois Food Bank needs more volunteers to help distribute food indoors at the Winnebago Community Market. Please consider signing up to help our neighbors in Rockford get the food they need to thrive.

See Winnebago Community Market (WCM) distribution opportunities below. Click on the links for more info and to register online to volunteer:

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Location:
Rockford's WCM Indoor Distribution - 765 Research Parkway, Rockford, IL 61109

When: Thursdays and Fridays (12:30 PM - 3 PM & 3 PM - 5:30 PM)

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Sign up here: ROCKFORD: WCM-Indoor Distribution | Northern Illinois Food Bank (volunteer-northernilfoodbank.org)

Note: The Food Bank will be closed Thursday, July 4th for the Fourth of July and will reopen on Friday, July 5th.

Volunteer Guidelines:

  • This is an INDOOR DISTRIBUTION, please dress for the weather.
  • Minimum age to help is 12 years old.
  • FULLY ENCLOSED SHOES MUST BE WORN. (NO sandals, Crocs, Keens, athletic slides)

Please share with family and friends to extend an invite to volunteer with Northern Illinois Food Bank in Winnebago County.

For more information about Northern Illinois Food Bank, how to donate, volunteer or get groceries, visit SolveHungerToday.org

To sign up for a volunteer shift in Rockford, visit ROCKFORD: WCM-Indoor Distribution | Northern Illinois Food Bank (volunteer-northernilfoodbank.org)

Follow Northern Illinois Food Bank on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/north...

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