Neighborhood Food Pantries

05/26/2026

There's still time to sponsor our Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K on June 27, 2026. Contact us to learn more!

05/20/2026

Join us at our Shopping Cart Shuffle 5k on June 27, 2026! 🏃🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

https://www.neighborhoodfp.org/shopping-cart-shuffle-5k

05/18/2026

Neighborhood Food Pantries is hiring! Come work with us and help address food access in DuPage County!

Neighborhood Food Pantries is now hiring for the position of Development Director in West Chicago. Apply today.

05/05/2026

SNAP changes went into effect on May 1st. Many families throughout Illinois are affected. ABC7 News came out to and to learn how we are preparing for the influx we will inevitably see:

Food assistance benefits are expected to disappear for tens of thousands of people in Illinois beginning Friday.

05/01/2026

Transporting and moving 4M pounds of food annually takes hard work and heavy duty equipment! We are always so grateful to the DuPage Foundation for their generous grant opportunities. This year, we purchased pallet jacks and a much needed additional freezer. ❇️

Read more about how we served in FY25 here:
https://www.neighborhoodfp.org/general-5

04/16/2026

Our youngest friends from Norton Creek Elementary in What's Happening in Wego donated over 1000 # of shelf stable foods for our pantry guests in West Chicago! Incredibly grateful!

Want to get involved?
https://www.neighborhoodfp.org/hold-a-collection-drive
https://www.neighborhoodfp.org/volunteer-at-our-pantries

Neighbors helping neighbors! 🌟

04/14/2026

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On behalf of the entire Neighborhood Food Pantries team and the guests we serve, thank you for your continued support. We are honored to be included.

A big, big shout out to Matt McCarthy and the entire Bags for Life Foundation team for their organization and distribution to local charities in and around Village of Carol Stream. Ten years, over $501,000 donated. Your good work matters. Thank you for making a difference.

04/07/2026

225,960 reasons to THANK YOU. ❤️
In 2025, our supporters showed up in a massive way!

Because of you, Neighborhood Food Pantries was able to facilitate over 225,000 neighbor contacts, ensuring that no one in our communities has to face a hungry night alone.

From providing 3.4 million meals to purchasing over $214,000 in fresh food and milk, these aren't just numbers—they are vulnerable seniors, veterans, and families who found hope at our doors. We are so grateful for the hands that give, the hearts that care, and the friends who make this mission possible.

At Neighborhood Food Pantries, we believe in dignity, choice, and a full plate.
Thank you for believing in us.

Read NFP's FY2025 Annual Report here: https://www.neighborhoodfp.org/general-5

04/01/2026

🚨 The countdown is officially on!

Join us at the Ross Ferraro Town Center for Neighborhood Food Pantries Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K & Family Fun Run! 🛒💨

Are you ready to help us Run Hunger Out of Town?

Whether you’re eyeing that top-runner medal or bringing the whole family for a fun morning walk, now is the time to sign up.

⏳ EARLY BIRD ALERT: Register by this Sunday, April 5 to lock in our early bird pricing!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Location: Ross Ferraro Town Center, Carol Stream
🕣 Kids Dash: 8:15 AM | 5K/Walk: 8:30 AM
👕 Bonus: All participants receive a race T-shirt!

Every registration helps us stock the shelves for the nearly 70,000 neighbors we serve in DuPage County.

✨ READY TO REGISTER? Click or scan the QR code on our flyer or visit: www.neighborhoodfp.org/event

Please share this post on your social media platforms to help us grow our participation in this fun family event!

03/26/2026

Art + Food + Music + Giving = A Better Community. 🥣🎨🎶

The Glenbard North High School Fine Arts Honor Society and the Glenbard District 87 Culinary students have teamed up with Wheaton College artists and the Village of Carol Stream PD and middle schoolers for the 2026 Empty Bowls Event!

Come enjoy live music and tasty treats while you paint your own bowl, or pick a one-of-a-kind creation from our talented students.

Every bowl purchased helps feed our neighbors!

📍 Glenbard North Cafeteria
🗓️ April 10 | 5-7 PM
🥣 $10 Bowls | 100% proceeds to Neighborhood Food Pantries

Can't make it? Scan the QR code on the flyer to bid in the online auction. Together, let's continue to empower the next generation to lead with a spirit of giving.