We believe every neighbor in Northern Illinois needs a little help and has a little help to give. We invite you to help our neighbors in Northern Illinois who are facing food insecurity thrive by supporting our special events by joining a planning committee, volunteering, attending or sponsoring.
Event volunteers assist in planning, solicit sponsorship or auction items and provide event day support. Sponsoring events will gain your business more exposure to a targeted audience, help create a positive public image, and provide another opportunity to engage employees and customers.
Please email Tiffany King if you’re interested in learning more about our events and how you can support.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 | Join the Northern Illinois Food Bank Team
October 12, 2025 | Grant Park
When you run the Chicago Marathon for Northern Illinois Food Bank, your miles mean more.
Why?
Because you’ll be fundraising for 570K neighbors facing hunger in Northern Illinois!
Sign up now and join a marathon team that makes a difference!
Perks of joining the Northern Illinois Food Bank Charity Marathon Team:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Choice of Team Athletic Singlet or Training T-Shirt
- Free Registration to the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Fight Hunger 5K in April
- Discount code for the Fight Hunger 5K event to share with friends and family
- Team Volunteering Opportunities & Meet-up
- Virtual Training Program with Coach Seth Kopf
- Race Day Charity Row Support and Cheer Squad
Smash Hunger Classic Pickleball Tournament
The Picklr in Wheaton, IL
Join us for the Indoor Pickleball Tournament!
Get ready for a day of fun and friendly competition at The Picklr on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This exciting event offers two divisions: Competitive Doubles and Recreational Doubles. Whether you’re playing to win or just for fun, there’s a spot for you on the court.
A Cup of Hope
Fight Hunger 10k|5k|Fun Run
A Taste that Matters
A culinary event benefitting Northern Illinois Food Bank presented by Jewel-Osco.
Join us as we come together to empower our neighbors who are currently facing food insecurity in Northern Illinois. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with food, friends, and an extensive silent auction while giving back to those who need us most.
How you can help:
- Restaurants/Local Chefs: Showcase your favorite dish with a tasting station
- Get exposure for your business as an Event Sponsor
- Help plan the event by collecting auction items/packages, recruit tasting stations and sell tickets
- Volunteer on event day
Hunger Scramble Golf Outing
White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville
An annual event, presented by Old Second National Bank, when golfers enjoy a round of golf, food/drinks, fun games, and an extensive raffle/silent auction on a beautiful course with colleagues, customers, partners and friends.
How you can help:
- Get exposure for your business as an Event Sponsor
- Register to golf
- Help plan the event by collecting auction items/packages, recruit golfers and sponsors, and brainstorm ways we can make the event memorable and impactful.
- Volunteer on event day.