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