Your time can change lives in Northwest Illinois.

Operation Feed 45 runs on the power of community — and every helping hand makes a difference. Whether you can give an hour, a day, or a weekend, your time means the world to someone who’s struggling.

We believe real strength comes from neighbors helping neighbors. Every bag packed, every box delivered, every smile shared helps bring hope to a family in need right here in District 45.

🧡 Ways You Can Volunteer

There’s a place for everyone in this fight — no matter your schedule, age, or experience.

📦 Packing & Sorting
Help organize food donations, pack grocery bags, and prepare them for pickup or delivery.

🚗 Delivery Assistance
Join our volunteer drivers who deliver groceries directly to families across Northwest Illinois. Mileage reimbursement may be available for extended routes.

🏪 Donation Site Partners
Assist by being a community collection point

📣 Community Outreach
Spread the word about Operation Feed 45 by helping distribute flyers, share posts online, or assist with local awareness events and drives.

💻 Administrative Support
Help behind the scenes — managing registration lists, coordinating deliveries, and keeping communication flowing smoothly between teams.

🕒 When You’re Needed

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout year, based on community donations and need.

Tasks are flexible — whether you can help once or commit regularly, your time truly matters.

🧾 How to Sign Up

Becoming a volunteer is simple:

1. Fill out the Volunteer Form.

2. Choose your areas of interest and availability.

3. A member of our team will contact you to confirm your role and provide details.

If you have questions or would like to sign up a group, please email:
📧 Fighting4Freeport@gmail.com

❤️ Volunteer Expectations

Operation Feed 45 volunteers are the heart of this initiative. We ask only that you:

• Treat everyone you serve with kindness and respect.

• Communicate promptly.

• Keep all participant information confidential.

• Serve with the same compassion and dignity that define our mission.

💪 A Message from Joshua T. Atkinson

“When we serve together, we don’t just deliver food — we deliver hope. Every volunteer, every hour, every act of kindness brings us one step closer to a community where no one goes hungry.”
— Joshua T. Atkinson, Founder, Operation Feed 45

🌾 Together, We’re Making a Difference

Every meal packed, every donation delivered, and every helping hand moves us closer to our goal: ensuring no one in District 45 goes hungry.