My Pantry Express has food distribution volunteer opportunities in northern Illinois throughout the week. From serving our neighbors directly at distributions to helping pack orders at our distribution center in Geneva, please get involved today and help us serve our neighbors!
Food Pantry Volunteer Locations and days
Volunteer DeKalb
- Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Walmart
2300 Sycamore Rd. / DeKalb, IL - Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Walmart
2300 Sycamore Rd. / DeKalb, IL - Fridays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at the NIU Nursing School Parking Lot
1240 Normal Rd. / DeKalb, IL
Volunteer Lake County
- Tuesdays from 12:30 – 3:00 PM at Walmart
3900 Fountain Square Pl. / Waukegan, IL 60115 - Wednesdays from 12:30 – 3:00 PM at Walmart
3900 Fountain Square Pl. / Waukegan, IL 60115 - Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 PM at Forrestal Elementary
2833 Washington Ave. / Great Lakes, IL 60088
Volunteer Rockford, IL
- Mondays from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at Walmart
3902 W Riverside / Rockford, IL 61101 - Thursdays from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at Walmart
3902 W Riverside / Rockford, IL 61101
Register online – visit the volunteer opportunities calendar!
Each pick-up site needs 5-10 volunteers that will greet neighbors, collect their order from truck and load into their car. A long-term commitment is not required – you can sign up for one shift, multiple, or every week!
Please click here to see what the volunteer experience will be like. Please note, not all sites will have a truck.
Having trouble finding a shift?
If you are interested in volunteering for our My Pantry Express program and were not able to register online on the volunteer calendar, please submit the form below. A member of our volunteer team with be in touch to schedule your shift!
You may also contact a Volunteer Coordinator directly – email or call 630-443-6910. Thank you!