Food Insecurity
Our food insecurity team is dedicated to addressing the growing problem of food insecurity in our community. They find ways for our members to help those in need.
How to help food insecure people in C-U
Champaign Public Health District has a listing for many of the food pantries at https://www.c-uphd.org/food-pantries-in-champaign-county.html#champaign
These organizations are often looking for volunteers and donations.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank serves a 21-county area in Eastern Illinois covering just over 16,300 square miles. At any given time, more than 143,000 people in eastern Illinois face food insecurity. EIF does not directly serve clients. They provide food to agencies like food pantries, soup kitchens, snack programs, and shelters who serve our neighbors. Pantries in our network are currently serving twice as many people than in 2022. Since 2019, child food insecurity in eastern Illinois has risen by nearly 40%. At least 1 in 6 children in our community currently experience hunger.
The mission of Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is to feed the hungry of our community regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. We welcome all volunteers to this service who share an unconditional positive regard for every human being. We provide a safe, respectful, and inviting environment in an atmosphere of hope and dignity.
Feeding Our Kids provides nourishing food to food insecure school children on weekends and school holidays throughout the school year. Our organization primarily runs on volunteers who pack food in bags for and deliver food to over 40 schools and childhood programs. Our donors, corporate sponsors and community partners have made this work possible with their donations and grants. The social workers in the schools work hard to identify which kids need our services, and provide respect and anonymity to them.
If you are interested in getting involved with this team, contact:
