(847) 931-9330 1553 Commerce Dr., Elgin, IL 60123

Monthly Archives: September 2021


Thanks for Chipping In

This year’s CHIP in for Hunger event featured 102 golfers enjoying a picture-perfect day at the Elgin Country Club. Thanks to our generous sponsors, donors, golfers, and volunteers, we raised over $48,000 for the operations of Food for Greater Elgin. The event was led by presenting sponsors, the Schrieber group/Baird Private Wealth Management and Heritage-Crystal […]

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CROP: Think Globally, Act Locally

“Think Globally, Act Locally” has become a maxim for people trying to make a better world for themselves and their children.  “Think globally” because most of the problems that beset us (low wages, pollution, climate change, food shortages and unavailability) are global problems affecting people all around the world. “Act locally” because change doesn’t happen […]

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Parking Lot Extravaganza

FFGE would like to show our appreciation to all the donors who made our new parking lot possible by inviting you to a Parking Lot Extravaganza. Join us in the parking lot on October 9 for a tailgate experience: Food, fun, and a special ribbon cutting to take place at 11! Please RSVP by emailing […]

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Special Access to Food for Greater Elgin

Wednesday, September 8: There will be no car access to the driveway or existing parking lot. No parking will be allowed on Commerce Street between our parking lot and the loading dock. After shopping, guests may take their carts to the driveway to go out to the street. Thursday, September 9 to Friday, September 17: […]

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1553 Commerce Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 931-9330
info@ffge.org

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food distribution hours
Alimentacion pick-up horas

Mon. (Lunes)
5:30pm - 8:00 pm
Tues. (Martes)
9:00am - 11:00am
Wed. (Miercoles)
11:00am - 1:00pm
Thurs. (Jueves)
5:30pm - 8:30 pm
Fri. (Viernes) - *Seniors and Individuals with disabilities only*
11:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.