Donate to the 2025 Effort Now!
Thank you for your interest in supporting The Mayor's Hunger Luncheon. There are three ways to support this important initiative: Attend, Donate, or Sponsor this event!
About the Luncheon
Cost: $25
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (program starts at noon)
Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main St., Rockford
Who Benefits?
Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit The Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition (GRPC), a collaborative team of nine local Rockford food pantries.
About the GRPC: The GRPC was formed in 1994 to feed the hungry, raise awareness about issues surrounding food insecurity, and to pool resources.
Current members include:
- Christian Union Pantry
- Cornucopia Food Pantry
- Emmanuel Lutheran Pantry
- God's Glory Food Pantry
- Rock River Valley Pantry
- St. Elizabeth Pantry
- Salvation Army Pantry
- Soul's Harbor Pantry
- UITC Lighthouse Pantry
How to Support:
- Attend the Event: Click Here to order tickets. (deadline Friday, Oct. 24)
- Can’t attend but would like to donate? Click Here to donate.
- Become a Sponsor - Sponsorship Levels: $1,000, $2,000, or $5,000.
To Sponsor or Donate by check:
Make checks payable to:
CFNIL (Mayor's Hunger Luncheon in the Memo Line)
C/O Mayor's Hunger Luncheon
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Sponsor tickets to event available upon request.
The Mayor's Hunger Luncheon Committee partners with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to collect and process donations. CFNIL is a registered 501 (c) (3); your donation supporting the Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon is fully tax-deductible.