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RACE DAY: Foodie 5K to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank

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ORGANIZATION: Northern Illinois Food Bank

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Foodie 5K is a fun walk/run with a post-race festival that includes gourmet food trucks, entertainment, and a kids’ zone. Foodie 5K would not be possible without the help of our volunteers! Foodie 5K volunteers will be directing traffic, working registration, distributing water to participants, guiding and cheering on participants on the course, and much more!

Northern IL Food Bank is holding our annual Foodie 5K on two different dates at two locations:

  • April 18th at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL
  • June 6th at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL


ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ON WEBSITE AT:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/foodie2020/page/volunteer


Responsibilities

Register to be one of the many volunteers who make the Foodie 5K a memorable experience. Whether it be helping with registration, directing traffic, set-up/tear-down or cheering on the participants, we’ve got a job for you! All ages and groups are welcome. Specific shift duties will depend on which shift you sign up for.

Requirements

All volunteers must be willing to work outside (rain or shine). Volunteer assignment may include physical activity. Volunteers must register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/foodie2020/page/volunteer

Age

Volunteers 15 years and younger will need to register with an adult. For groups of youth volunteers, we will need at least one adult for every four youth.

Locations

  • Cantigny Park - 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
  • Independence Grove - 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

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About Northern Illinois Food Bank

Location:

273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134, US

Mission Statement

Vision: For no one to be hungry in northern Illinois. Mission: To lead the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships.

Description

Did you know 1 in 8 of our neighbors in northern Illinois face hunger? 1 in 5 kids in northern Illinois face hunger struggles as well. Northern Illinois Food Bank acquires donated food from retailers, local and national manufacturers, farmers, individuals, businesses, the federal government and also purchases additional products. Northern Illinois Food Bank then delivers the food to our network partners for distribution to hungry neighbors. We currently work with 900 network partners in 13 counties to help feed those in need. Volunteer, donate, and get involved in our feeding hungry neighbors today!

To sign up to volunteer, please visit our website www.solvehungertoday.org and click 'Get Involved', then 'Volunteer'. There you'll be able to create a new profile and access our schedule of volunteer shifts!

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Hunger
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Hunger, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sat Apr 18, 2020
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

1S151 Winfield RoadCantigny ParkWheaton, IL 60189

(41.839687,-88.114494)
 

SKILLS

  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • The volunteer must commit to an entire shift, which are typically 3-5 hours long. Various shifts available between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Please visit the website to view specific shift times.
  • Volunteers will receive a brief orientation at the beginning of their shift.

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