Blogging the Foodbank

This blog was created to keep readers informed about the Eastern Illinois Foodbank and the mission to eliminate hunger in Illinois. It was our thinking that people might change the way they look at non-profit organizations, to see us more like an organism--a living, breathing collection of workers, thinkers, and visionaries, all striving for a common purpose.

This blog will illuminate the many different aspects of eliminating hunger from the perspective of ordinary people serving their community. You will see photos and videos of current news, meet people of diverse backgrounds working and serving, and see various foodbank events take shape and run. By reading, you will certainly see a broader view of hunger and it's impact on a community.

But we would also like you to look beyond your own community and connect with foodbanks and people around the world, people just like you who have a heart to serve in their towns and cities, even people curious about volunteering. This blog will inform you about what workers are doing to get involved, and we hope that eventually you might also join the workforce as we fight against the threat of hunger.

Please follow us. Share your stories and comments. Speak freely. Think boldly. Check on us periodically. Most importantly, love one another!