📢 EIF is looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission of alleviating hunger to join our team! We're hiring for multiple positions: - Operations Associates - Administrative Specialist - Bookkeeper - Operations Associate w/ CDL (driver) For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gBPc9Nwa.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Non-profit Organizations
Urbana, Illinois 333 followers
Alleviating hunger in eastern Illinois.
About us
OUR MISSION Eastern Illinois Foodbank exists to alleviate hunger in eastern Illinois. WHAT WE DO Eastern Illinois Foodbank is a member of the Feeding America network, and is the primary food source for food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other programs working to feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The Foodbank acquires millions of pounds of food and grocery product through purchase or donation and distributes it across our network of more than 160 feeding programs. Together, we’re working to create a hunger-free eastern Illinois. By partnering with EIF, emergency food programs are able to save millions of dollars each year in food purchase and handling costs. These savings allow them to focus their efforts and funds on more effectively working to alleviate hunger in our area. The Foodbank also operates programs targeted to children, seniors, and veterans. We fight hunger in communities throughout these 18 counties in eastern Illinois: Champaign Clark Clay Coles Crawford Cumberland DeWitt Douglas Edgar Ford Iroquois Jasper Livingston McLean Moultrie Piatt Vermilion Woodford
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http://www.eifoodbank.org
External link for Eastern Illinois Foodbank
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Urbana, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
Locations
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Primary
2405 North Shore Dr
Urbana, Illinois 61802, US
Employees at Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Updates
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Crystal Stanley of Crystal Kitchen in Bloomington made a big difference with one cake! When her "Morning Glory" cake won the Fresh Thyme Market 10th birthday cake contest, she not only received a gift to grow her small business, but chose to share the impact with a $5,000 gift to EIF. As a past foodbank volunteer, Crystal is passionate about nutritious meals being accessible to our community. Thank you to Crystal and Fresh Thyme Market for their support in alleviating hunger for our neighbors! ❤️🎂
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As the primary driver of EIF's Foodmobile, Richard sees the impact of food insecurity in communities throughout eastern Illinois every day. “I’ve seen an increase in people on a fixed income—and everyone, including me, is feeling the impact of increased grocery prices," he said. "The best part of my day is seeing how appreciative the neighbors are. We thank them for stopping by, and they tell us they wouldn’t eat that week if we weren’t there.” Our Foodmobile crew loves meeting new neighbors every day, and your support helps them reach more local families! Fuel our mission today: https://lnkd.in/guxuC57n
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Partner Relations Manager Nikia Hults and the entire EIF team are grateful for our partnership with Hy-Vee, Inc., which feeds thousands of our neighbors each year. At the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend, we connected with other Feeding America foodbankers, met Chef Paul Wahlberg, and celebrated reaching the 75 million meal milestone in Hy-Vee's 100 Million Meals challenge! Don't forget to round up and support EIF on your next trip to Hy-Vee—your spare change adds up and keeps local families nourished. ❤️
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Local families facing food insecurity are seeing their budget more strained at the pump due to increased fuel prices and taxes—and EIF isn't immune to these rising costs as we continue to meet the elevated need in our communities. Your support makes it possible for us to bring meals to more of our neighbors experiencing hunger across eastern Illinois! Visit https://lnkd.in/guxuC57n to fuel our mission today.
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📢 EIF is hiring! We are seeking two individuals to join our Operations team! Our Operations Associates play a key role in the efficient and accurate receiving, handling, and distribution of inventory at EIF. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gBPc9Nwa.
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No, Fighting Illini Football offensive lineman Zy Crisler isn't four months late for our honky tonk Prom Benefit—he arrived to volunteer in sandals but remembered our closed-toe shoe policy! Thanks to Zy and all of our volunteers for helping us prioritize safety at EIF. ❌ sandals ✅ cowboy boots (...or whatever closed-toe shoes you have in your car!) Show off your shoes while you're helping us feed our neighbors by signing up to volunteer today! https://lnkd.in/g9zniDGV
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At EIF, providing inclusive, nutritious options to local families is a priority. Thanks to Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.'s generous donation of 864 gallons of lactose-free, family-size milk, more of our neighbors will have access to quality dairy! ❤️🥛
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