Food for Greater Elgin is dedicated to constant improvement, which is why we want to hear what our guests have to say about our pantry. We surveyed our guests in 2024 and again in 2026, and these are the results.

You're invited! Food for Greater Elgin is hosting an open house for all of our incredible supporters on July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Debunking common misconceptions about food pantries, food insecurity, and Food for Greater Elgin.

Mention Food for Greater Elgin at Danny’s on Douglas on the first Tuesday of the month, and 20% of your bill will be donated to support our community!

Learn how changes to SNAP affect childless adults. Understand work requirements, key deadlines, and who may lose benefit eligibility starting in May.

Starting Feb 1, 2026, SNAP recipients aged 18–64 without a disability or young dependents must meet work rules to keep benefits beyond three months.

In 2025, we offered food, nourishment, and hope to thousands of families in the greater Elgin area. We accomplished an incredible amount—with only eight staff members—and are profoundly grateful for the support from you, our steadfast community. 

A new Senate bill passed—but it’s more than politics. It affects meals, housing, and care. Discover the real impact on Americans. Read the full article now.

Thanks to a new partnership with Anderson Humane, our pantry is now able to provide limited food for our guests’ beloved animals, as well as the occasional leash, collar, or other pet-owning essential.

You're invited! Food for Greater Elgin is hosting an open house for all of our incredible supporters on July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

The threat to SNAP and Medicaid benefits is very real, and the possibility of both crucial supports getting cuts is terrifying. Unfortunately, the bad news doesn’t stop there. Food pantries like ours are also staring down uncertainty when it comes to funding.

Food for Greater Elgin is facing uncertainty. Will SNAP benefits get cut? The House adopted a budget that includes $230 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits. It’s still unclear whether this budget number will be passed, but appears clear that some cuts will indeed happen.

Food for Greater Elgin is hosting its annual foodie fundraiser, Pallet to Palate, on Monday, April 28, at The Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom in Elgin from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Get your tickets today!

With funding from a generous grant from Conagra, Food for Greater Elgin is launching the Elgin Delivery Project, an expansion of their Neighborhood Food Distribution Program. Learn more!

In December 2024 and again in January 2025, three separate fires ignited at Tent City. The City of Elgin stepped in and the Lexington Inn provided lodging to residents. Here’s how we’re working with the City of Elgin and other partners to feed the former residents of Tent City:

Get ready for an exciting night of hockey and heartwarming impact! Join us for a family-friendly evening at a Chicago Steel game to support Food for Greater Elgin.

We are excited to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Food for Greater Elgin's newly expanded warehouse on August 23! Won’t you join us?

At Food for Greater Elgin, we've been hearing stories about hungry neighbors caught in impossible situations since 2010. That’s why we built a place where all can feel empowered to select the best food for their family with dignity. This June, we surveyed our guests to better understand their shopping experience at our food pantry. Here’s what we learned:

Food for Greater Elgin is hosting its annual foodie fundraiser, Pallet to Palate, on Monday, April 22. Join us for an evening full of tasty delights, this will be an unforgettable event, featuring local chefs and their specialty dishes in support of Food for Greater Elgin.