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Eastern Illinois Food Bank Strives to Feed Those in Need

Millions of people rely on food pantries in order to survive each year.  Just in Central Illinois, nearly one in five children don’t know from where their next meal will come.
 
President and CEO of the Eastern Illinois Food Bank Jim Hires says the goal of EIFB is to help those in the area suffering from food insecurity...
 
 

 

 
 
Hires explained how to define those who are food insecure that need help...
 
 

 

 
 
While EIFB looks to provide food to those who need it, they also are trying to improve what food is being consumed...
 
 

 

 
 
Gathering this fresh food from corporations and securing donations is a huge part of the success for EIFB...
 

 

 
 
For more information to get involved with the Eastern Illinois Food Bank visit EIFoodBank.org.

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