Neighbors. Empowered.

Fiscal Year 22 Annual Report

July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022

We are all neighbors whether we’re the ones giving or receiving help. When we unite together we’re empowered to build a stronger, healthier community. That’s Neighbors. Empowered.

Stories
Impact

CEO Annual Letter

This letter to our Food Bank family highlights the extraordinary accomplishments we achieved in the last year and how we will continue to innovate and advocate to help everyone in Northern Illinois have access to the food they need to thrive.

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FY22 Statistics and Stories

78M
total meals distributed to neighbors in FY22
Empowering neighbors to pursue their dreams
Markius’s Story
27%
of food distributed was fresh produce
Providing neighbors with more varieties of nutritious food
Victoria’s Story
2M
meals provided through 2,800 SNAP (food stamps) applications
Ensuring neighbors get help in accessing food and services
Cliff’s Story
130K
total volunteer hours generously donated in FY22
Engaging volunteers to be part of our mission
Janet’s Story

FY22 Statistics by County

Click each county to view statistics for the 13 counties we serve in Northern Illinois

All 13 Counties

Food insecure neighbors:
400k
Food Insecure Children:
100k
Total agencies:
900+
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
78 Million
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Boone

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
6,300
Overall food insecurity rate:
11.8%
Total agencies:
24
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
1.5 million
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DeKalb

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
14,100
Overall food insecurity rate:
13.5%
Total agencies:
47
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
2.3 million
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DuPage

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
85,200
Overall food insecurity rate:
9.2%
Total agencies:
117
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
16.4 million
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Grundy

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
5,400
Overall food insecurity rate:
10.7%
Total agencies:
6
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
519,000
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Kane

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
53,200
Overall food insecurity rate:
10.0%
Total agencies:
104
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
10.3 million
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Kankakee

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
14,800
Overall food insecurity rate:
13.5%
Total agencies:
31
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
2 million
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Kendall

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
9,700
Overall food insecurity rate:
7.6%
Total agencies:
10
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
1.4 million
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Lake

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
68,600
Overall food insecurity rate:
9.8%
Total agencies:
121
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
12.8 million
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McHenry

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
29,800
Overall food insecurity rate:
9.7%
Total agencies:
53
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
4.9 million
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Ogle

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
6,400
Overall food insecurity rate:
12.6%
Total agencies:
24
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
671,000
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Stephenson

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
6,400
Overall food insecurity rate:
14.3%
Total agencies:
36
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
656,000
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Will

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
64,100
Overall food insecurity rate:
9.3%
Total agencies:
127
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
11.8 million
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Winnebago

Neighbors experiencing food insecurity:
44,800
Overall food insecurity rate:
15.8%
Total agencies:
116
FY22 Total Meals distributed:
8.8 million
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“Kids are more ready to be engaged in whatever they’re doing when they have a healthy meal.”

-Elizabeth
Food Bank Summer Food Service Program Partner

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