River Bend Food Bank

06/05/2026

We're honored to receive a 40,000-pound food donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in collaboration with America250 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

This incredible gift will help stock shelves, support our partner agencies and provide nutritious food to individuals and families across our 23-county service area.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Together, we're feeding people today and ending hunger tomorrow. ❤️

05/28/2026

Feeding families should not be up for debate.

Up to 250,000 Illinoisans are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to federal changes to the program—putting them at immediate risk of hunger.

The Illinois budget will be finalized NEXT WEEK and we're asking lawmakers to protect families cut off from SNAP with two programs to provide timely relief to households that have lost this lifeline benefit because of federal changes.

Contact Illinois lawmakers today with this link: bit.ly/ILSNAP Help us save SNAP!

Tell Illinois lawmakers to include funding for programs that protect families cut off from SNAP in the final state budget

05/26/2026

Summer Feeding Programs provide FREE meals and snacks for children!

Anyone 18 years and younger can receive food from Summer Feeding Programs.

These programs can be found at schools, parks, libraries, and other neighborhood locations in various communities.

The site is not live yet – stay tuned!

For more information call or text:

ILLINOIS:
📱Text "FoodIL” to 877877.

Call:
📞1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
📞1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) for Spanish

IOWA:
📱Text “summer meals” to 914-342-7744

Call:
📞2-1-1
📞1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
📞1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) for Spanish

05/21/2026

☀️ Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) are here! 🍎

Families can receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to help buy groceries during the summer when school is out.

SUN Bucks can be used at grocery stores, some farmers markets, and other authorized retailers to purchase food for your family this summer.

Visit your state’s website to:

✅ Check Summer EBT eligibility.
✅ Check if an application is needed.
✅ Check if your current mailing address is on file.

IOWA: hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/sun-bucks/sun-bucks-faqs

ILLINOIS: dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=163478

Make sure your family gets the support they need this summer!

05/18/2026

Kids may get a summer break, but hunger does not.

More than 20 million children receive meals at school during the academic year. During the summer, millions lose access to meals that help fuel their days.

In our 23-county service area, 1 in 6 children miss meals — not by choice.

Join us in helping ensure no child goes hungry this summer. More to come on our Summer Match program.

05/15/2026

Anyone can face food insecurity — individuals, families, children and seniors.

That’s why it’s important to challenge myths and share the facts.

Swipe to learn more about common misconceptions about hunger in our community.

Together, we can replace stigma with understanding and help ensure our neighbors know support is available.

If you are seeking food assistance, click the link in our bio.

05/13/2026

Choose Iowa connects Iowans to local food sources.

Through a 1:1 match program, all six Iowa food banks share $200,000 to purchase food directly from Iowa farmers.

In 2025, River Bend Food Bank received $33,000 through the program to purchase from Choose Iowa farmers.

Our most purchased item – cheese curds and shredded cheese from Cinnamon Ridge Farms!

Cinnamon Ridge Farms is a family-owned farm in Donahue, IA, owned by John and Joan Maxwell, who are great supporters of River Bend.

We’re proud to partner with farmers who help nourish our communities.

05/12/2026

Thank you United Way Quad Cities for collaborating with us for Stamp Out Hunger!

05/09/2026

Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers at our SouthPark Mall Food Pantry.

Volunteer shifts are:
🍎Tuesdays: 1:00 – 3:45 p.m.
🍊 Tuesdays: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
🫐 Thursdays: 8:30 – 11:15 a.m.
🍐 Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Click here to sign up: riverbendfoodbank.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1105830

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

05/06/2026

Here is an overview of Illinois’s Farm to Food Bank program!

Feeding Illinois connects food banks with farmers so they can purchase seconds,surplus, or seasonal produce from participating farms. Food banks must meet the match requirement to access this program.

In 2025, River Bend Food Bank received $300,000 from Farm to Food Bank to purchase items.

The items we purchase the most from this program are pork, beef, milk and cheese.

Here at River Bend Food Bank, we greatly benefit from programs such as this one to ensure everybody eats!

Feeding America Gregurich Farms DeGroot's Vegetable Farms Country Village Meats - Sublette Rendleman Orchards Raber Packing Co. foods