Description: At Food for Greater Elgin, our mission is to provide everyone—regardless of race, nationality, age, religion, immigration status, language, or ability—with access to fresh, quality groceries. We strive to create a welcoming, accessible environment for all our guests, and are continually working to remove barriers to food security. For every dollar we receive, 90 cents goes directly to food costs.
Food for Greater Elgin serves more than 9,057 households in Elgin and the surrounding communities, equating to over 34,081 individuals who received food at least once. 130,965 people receive food over the course of the year. All shoppers can receive meat, produce, dairy, and shelf-stable items in their visits to Food for Greater Elgin. In addition, Food for Greater Elgin delivers food to low income neighborhoods, senior living facilities, and people who are shut-in for medical reasons. Click here to find ou
For only $20.00 you can supply a family with a week’s worth of food.
We have many volunteer opportunities for groups, individuals, and students.