Eastern Illinois Foodbank Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Eastern Illinois Foodbank is a non-profit organization based in Urbana, Illinois, serving a 21-county region in eastern Illinois with a mission to alleviate hunger. As a member of the Feeding America network, it acts as a primary food source for a network of more than 160 feeding programs, including pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, by acquiring millions of pounds of food through purchases or donations and distributing it across its partner programs. The organization supports programs targeting children, seniors, and veterans, and helps partner programs reduce food-purchase and handling costs so they can focus resources on hunger relief. Its service area covers 18 eastern Illinois counties, spanning Champaign, Vermilion, McLean, Peoria, and others. Recent developments include community fundraising and partnerships that expand distribution in the region, underscoring its role in providing meals across its service area.