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Central Illinois Foodbank

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Hunger
  • Seniors
  • Women

Location

1937 East Cook StreetSpringfield, IL 62703 United States

Website:

https://www.centralilfoodbank.org/
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Website:
https://www.centralilfoodbank.org/

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Central Illinois Foodbank's mission is to provide food, and develop awareness of and creative solutions for food insecurity.

Description

Central Illinois Foodbank, established in 1982 by a coalition of churches, distributes over 8.5 million pounds of food annually to over 150 food pantries, soup kitchens, residential programs and after-school programs in a 21 county region. Central Illinois Foodbank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, and is a United Way certified agency.

Central Illinois Foodbank currently operates a 56,000 square foot distribution facility located in Springfield, Illinois. Central Illinois Foodbank is also proud to operate the Kids Cafe program with Springfield Urban League. Kids Cafe is a nation-wide program through Feeding America that feeds children a hot, nutritious meal in a safe environment.

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by dave r. from springfield, IL (July 2, 2008)
It was a great place to send a large group of teenagers. The staff was very friendly and helpful, everyone seemed to enjoy the time spent there. Dave
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