Volunteer Opportunities
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
The following is a list of our food pantry volunteer opportunities for groups or individuals to help with food assistance in the community. If you have any further questions, contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.
DeKalb – Walmart
Address
2300 Sycamore Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115
Days and Times
Tuesdays: 4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Thursdays: 4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M
Waukegan – Walmart
Address
3900 Fountain Square Pl.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Days and Times
Tuesdays: 12:30 P.M – 3:00 P.M.
Wednesdays: 12:30 P.M – 3:00 P.M.
DeKalb – NIU's chick evans field house
Address
1050 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115
Days and Times
Fridays: 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Rockford – Walmart (Northridge)
Address
3849 Northridge Dr,
Rockford, IL 61114
Days and Times
Mondays: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Thursdays: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Great Lakes – Forrestal
Address
1830 Ohio Ave.
Great Lakes, IL 60088
Days and Times
Wednesdays: 4:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.
View Our Volunteer 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! Visit our volunteer calendar for more information on availability and find the best day that works for you.
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. 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!
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