Monetary Donations to The Central Illinois Foodbank

Donate Funds

Central Illinois Foodbank depends on generous donors to continue operation. Donations ensure that we may cover the operational and transportation costs associated with acquiring and distributing the millions of pounds of food that pass through our facility each year. Your donation allows us to continue delivering nutritious food to those in our communities who need it most. We appreciate donations of any amount.

Donate Online - You may make a donation to Central Illinois Foodbank using the secure donation form on our website. Our online donation credit card processing is a convenient, secure, and confidential way to support the Foodbank.

Donate By Mail - Central Illinois Foodbank will gladly accept donations by mail via check or credit card. Please mail the check to our secure PO Box.
Central Illinois Foodbank
PO Box 8228
Springfield, IL 62791

Club 365

Becoming a monthly donor is simple. Sign up using your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or automatically withdraw it from your checking or savings account. Because your gifts are automated, it means less work on your end and ensures that more of your donation goes directly to serving those in need. Club 365 members will not receive a monthly receipt, but will receive an annual tax statement in January each year, as well as, our quarterly newsletter.

Privacy Policy

Confidentiality and Security

The information that Central Illinois Foodbank gathers through use of its website and other communications tools is used solely to respond to inquiries, record and acknowledge contributions, and inform correspondents of food bank activities. If you have questions about this, please contact Jane Kiel at 217-522-4022 or jkiel@centralilfoodbank.org.

Policy and Practice

It is the policy and practice of Central Illinois Foodbank to never sell, rent, exchange or in any other way provide correspondent or donor information to other charitable or commercial entities, except as is required to accomplish the Foodbank's functions.

Privacy Information

It is our desire to ensure complete security while transferring potentially sensitive and private information from your web browser to Central Illinois Foodbank's computer system. Your information is proctected through encryption and will not be shared.

Donate Materials

We are in need of some items for our warehouse. Please see the list below if you would like to help.

Wish List

Stainless Steel Work Table: 2 at $1,700 each- Stainless Steel Work Tables would be utilized to sort and re-box product. In order to safely and efficiently sort and re-box food and grocery items the Foodbank needs a strong durable table equipped with interlocking casters. This Stainless steel work table is made with 14 gauge stainless steel top and galvanized frame and shelf. This equipment will allow volunteers and staff to safely manage the process of sorting food.

Heavy Duty Conveyer Roller Table: 2 at $1,700 each- Heavy Duty conveyer roller tables would be utilized to safely and efficiently sort and re-box food and grocery items. Volunteers and staff would utilize this equipment to reduce bending and lifting of product. The conveyer is 36 inches wide and can extend to over 12 feet long, sustaining over 375 pounds.

Electric Pallet Jack- $4,000- An electric pallet jack is a vital need of Central Illinois Foodbank to move pallets of food. Due to the fact we have volunteers in the sorting area, forklifts are not utilized for safety purposes. Electric pallet jacks allow for an efficient and effective process of moving food throughout the warehouse.

Charity Navigator recently awarded Central Illinois Foodbank a 4 star rating, the highest rating they bestow on the charities they monitor. Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. Charity Navigator uses an unbiased, objective, numbers-based rating system to assess the financial health of America's best known and largest charities.