The staff here is usually very kind and helpful. Normal people can go here once, and all that they…read moregive you will sure help out. She to the fact that unfortunately, I am disabled. So I can go there once a month. I have generally found the employees to be pretty great. Liz is the person I most often see when I first go in. Her greeting me by name with a big smile makes me feel good and a little better about having to go to a food pantry. Thank you.

Excellent location to serve as a volunteer! Staff is friendly and effective. They make things easy…read moreto join in and make a difference in the community.

A fantastic organization with a solid mission…read more Feeding America operates as a good bank, accepting donations from various stores in the area and utilizing volunteers (like me!) to sort the items into like categories and get them to the agencies that can get then to the people who need it most. Want to volunteer? Their website is great as you can see available opportunities, sign up, and receive reminders all in one place!

Loved volunteering here and getting to learn the difference between gardening and farming. The…read morescale is just huge. They have acres of produce that they've been growing with an expertise that's impressive. Our group helped with weeding since it was too early in the year to do much else. It had rained the day before but most of the fields we worked in were dry. The last one was not. Definitely pack a spare pair of shoes for the drive home. They do offer bottled water if you don't bring your own and gloves/tools. The staff is super friendly and thanks the group profusely for our hard work. If you're here during the summer, you can stop at the Franklin beer garden down the road for refreshments afterwards.

I've done a few activities with The Hunger Task Force: the food sorting at the Hawley Road…read more location, the packaging boxes of food at the College Ave location and now The Farm! It's about 75 acres of land that consists of planted plots, fruit bearing trees, fishery, somewhere there are goats and even a park area. They need people, volunteers, to help with the harvesting or gardening, etc. A nice sized group of people can really accomplish a lot for them and for those who need this food. I personally feel that no one should be hungry in this rich country of ours. And I love the fact they grow it - as you know many people on a limited income are cost conscious and the cheaper food is the stuff that comes in a tin can, box, or cellophane and is highly processed! From the ground?! Now this is how you feed the hungry. Our shift was about 3 hours and it's hard work. That may not seem long but the effort you put in - wow I just can't imagine the people who did this for a living all day for most of their lives. We are so dang lucky, y'all. Anyways, please check it out if looking for someplace to volunteer and if you are not averse to some outside work. It feels great having done it! Things to consider: - bringing an extra change of socks/shoes - towel if rainy/wet - baseball capping it - layers, layers, layers! You can always take off but it sucks if you can't add on - sunblock If looking for a spot to eat and/or get a drink after volunteering, The Hideaway is just south on 76th street, is casual and has great food and great staff!

This is a food bank for the poor and in need and they accept volunteers all the time to help with…read morethe massive work of sorting donated food to be distributed to those in need. You can come on a weekend and work in their warehouse of food and sort the food by dates to make sure old food or opened packages don't get sent to those in need by mistake. Old food (that is close to the sell by date) is sent to the local zoos to help defray costs and waste.

From the owner: Our vision at Northern Illinois Food Bank is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food…read morethey need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together manufacturers, local & corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week volunteers help us evaluate, repack, and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth & senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food & resources. Distribution centers are located in Geneva, Park City, Rockford and Joliet.

They do a good job and the staff is very friendly...the only major downfall is the food is past its…read moredate ...or if there is no date you try it n it's bad or rancid ...idk if they just dnt care or if their just that lazy ...spose to help ppl with food not the opposite

From the owner: We provide food residents residing in the Watertown School district. People may visit our pantry…read moreevery 30 days and must provide proof of residence (every visit), along with proof of family members (first visit). We offer a full selection of quality food products, including fresh meat, eggs and cheese. People over 60 qualify to receive a stock box as well.

This is such a great place for everyone. I have been volunteering at Ronald McDonald House for many…read moreyears and I am constantly impressed by the organization. Guests are greeted by friendly faces and helpful volunteers and staff willing to help them with anything to make their stay better. The building is massive (especially since the recent expansion) with lots of guest rooms, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, plenty of kitchens, fitness center, arcade, and so much more. All areas are maintained by staff and volunteers to keep a clean and comfortable environment for the perfect home away from home. The kitchens are stocked with anything you may need to prepare a home cooked meal, as well as many days where organizations will come in and cook for you. The house plans activities for the week with art therapy, movie nights, pet therapy, and so much more to provide great support and care. The location is adjacent to the MRMC campus with a skywalk, over the busy street, to Children's Hospital. If walking is not for you, there is a van shuttle to take families to and from the hospitals without having to worry about transportation. The fantastic facilities, great staff, friendly volunteers, and many services is what makes RMHC a great place dedicated for families facing medical challenges. There is plenty of good things to say about it!

What a beautiful facility for families that need it most. At capacity, those families number 70…read more I was at Ronald McDonald house this evening making sandwiches for people that will need them the next day. Or even if they wake up that evening or wee hours of the night/morning in need of some nourishment. I was told most of what me made (about 6 or so loaves of bread worth in addition to salads and bagged snacks) would be gone well before noon the next day. Most of the staff here are volunteers and very dedicated to this place. It was very humbling to be there. Aside from making sandwiches you can come in with a group and make "family dinner" Sunday through Thursday or Saturday (Fridays are the one night excluded). I'd love to come back and do this with a dedicated group of 8 - 10 ready to get creative with a menu and show the residents a throwdown. There are so many thoughtful things, such as a gym, an arcade with ping pong table, playroom, outdoor patio, outdoor playhouse, outdoor babbling brook that I was told is very soothing, non-denominational chapel, a community loom where anyone can add a piece of fabric, a music room to at your instrument and the coveted "Magic Room" -- which I won't give it away. Please instead come volunteer for a night and find out! Residents here have to come to their rooms at least once every 24 hours. This is to make the best use of their provided space for those truly in need. A $20 per day donation is asked, but no one deserving will be turned away. The largest sponsors for this facility are local corporations and local people. Yes, McDonalds plays a part, as well. But truly it's a lot about local corporations. And those local people who sponsor or volunteer. Also some local sports athletes. The stunning metal tree sculpture on the tall fireplace mantle is detailed with leaves, each etched on the back in the name of a sponsor. There are jewels below it, which represent sponsors able to give more and also embedded within the tree are butterflies which indicate large endowments. Writing this I realized that this is my 400th review on Yelp. How fitting that it be something that is so helpful to people who truly deserve the most love in the world at a given time. Happy Holidays to all!