So your grocery shopping experience is as stress-free as can be, Northern Illinois Food Bank sponsors an online food pantry called My Pantry Express. Rather than worry about how to get free food or an inexpensive meal, My Pantry Express conveniently offers all sorts of free healthful food for veterans, families, single parents, college students, and more. No one is turned away because you don’t have to present any qualifications to shop here. The only information collected while ordering is your name, phone number, email, and zip code. And you don’t even have to share this to register. However, we recommend that you do so subsequent ordering is quick and easy. If you want to receive your groceries on a specific pick-up day, submit your order at least three days prior to 8 AM on that date. You get around 35 items to browse during your shopping session. This can include dairy products, frozen meats, and fresh produce. Our website will even tell you how much you can order for each item. Once you arrive by car at the pick-up location, you’ll receive your groceries bagged and ready to go.