Food For Greater Elgin

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Food For Greater Elgin A guest-choice food pantry whose mission is to provide food security and access to community resources that stabilize lives.

Food for Greater Elgin is the largest pantry in Kane County and is one of the three largest food pantries in Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13-county service area.

We use a guest choice distribution model which offers guests a choice of food items rather than pre-bagged groceries. Guests, equipped with grocery carts, choose from a variety of product categories including shelf-stable, frozen meat, produce, and dairy, and they may shop once a week during one of five weekly food distributions, including evening shifts. Volunteers assist guests while they shop.

For every $1 donated to Food for Greater Elgin, approximately $8 worth of food can be purchased. Northern Illinois Food Bank is our main food resource, and we also "re-harvest" additional products at area grocery stores and warehouses.

Congratulations to our October 2026 Champion of the Month, Scott Wille!Scott joined us one year ago and since then he ha...
10/23/2026

Congratulations to our October 2026 Champion of the Month, Scott Wille!

Scott joined us one year ago and since then he has made a huge impact on our guests, staff, and fellow volunteers.

He is always willing to jump in and help out wherever he is needed; whether it's carrying heavy bins, breaking down boxes, or assisting fellow volunteers with preparations., Scott does so with kindness and a cheerful attitude.

Thank you, Scott, for always being a team player and helping to create such a positive experience in our warehouse! 🍎🫶

Our building got a little facelift! 🤩A huge thank you to ColorWord Creative for the design of our beautiful new signs an...
10/21/2026

Our building got a little facelift! 🤩

A huge thank you to ColorWord Creative for the design of our beautiful new signs and to Signs By Tomorrow - Elgin for their creation and installation.

Don’t have dinner plans this Friday? Spend your evening giving a little something back to those who need it most! Stop b...
10/19/2026

Don’t have dinner plans this Friday? Spend your evening giving a little something back to those who need it most!

Stop by the Red Robin in South Elgin and 20% of your food bill will be donated back to FFGE! 🫶🍎

YOU MUST MENTION FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN FOR DONATION TO COUNT

Fundraiser is valid all day on both dine-in and takeout orders. 🍔

🚼It's time for 6th annual diaper drive! At our pantry, we see just how much families need diapers and wipes and how dif...
10/14/2026

🚼It's time for 6th annual diaper drive!

At our pantry, we see just how much families need diapers and wipes and how difficult they can be to afford.

No family should have to go without basic necessities for their children, and at Food for Greater Elgin, we do what we can to help bridge the gap for families struggling to afford their children's basic needs. 🍼

Between October 21st and October 30th, stop by any of the participating locations to donate diapers and wipes in support of local food pantries!

🌐Scan the QR code above for a list of preferred brands and sizes.

As we make our way into the season of giving, we want to say THANK YOU to our community partners who share their time, r...
10/12/2026

As we make our way into the season of giving, we want to say THANK YOU to our community partners who share their time, resources, and generosity with us all throughout the year!

Thank you, Consumers Credit Union, for choosing Food for Greater Elgin to be the recipient of $5,000 for .

You help keep shelves stocked and bellies full as we make our way into the holidays! Thank you for caring for our community members in need. 🫶🍎

With the holidays quickly approaching, families turn to our pantry to help put food on the table and make their celebrat...
10/07/2026

With the holidays quickly approaching, families turn to our pantry to help put food on the table and make their celebrations ones to remember.

This season, we are so grateful for the support of partners like CCU who help us purchase turkeys and holiday meal boxes for our neighbors in need.

Thank you Consumers Credit Union for supporting our families this holiday season and helping us guarantee memorable meals for our guests! 🫶🍎

Flu season is quickly approaching! 🤧Make sure that you and your family are staying healthy this season and come get your...
10/04/2026

Flu season is quickly approaching! 🤧

Make sure that you and your family are staying healthy this season and come get your flu shot at Food for Greater Elgin! 🫶🍎

Join us on the 7th and 15th of October for free flu shots courtesy of Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Open to the public. 🚪

It's never been simpler to give back! 🤝On Monday October 5th, order online or in person from the Jersey Mike's in Carpen...
10/02/2026

It's never been simpler to give back! 🤝

On Monday October 5th, order online or in person from the Jersey Mike's in Carpentersville, and 25% of your sale will be donated back to us!

Use code JMDONATES when ordering online or mention FFGE if you order in person for the fundraiser to apply!

Invite some friends for lunch, get dinner for the family, or just stop in for a quick bite to eat, and you'll help provide food and stability to our community members in need. 🫶🍎

See you on Monday!

Address

1553 Commerce Drive
Elgin, IL
60123

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 11am
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 1pm *
*Senior citizens 60+ only on Fridays

Telephone

+18479319330

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