Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Hunger Scramble golf outing raises over $150,000 for hunger relief

The 25th annual Northern Illinois Food Bank Hunger Scramble drew more than 220 golfers and raised more than $150,000 for hunger relief in Northern Illinois.

This year, the signature fundraiser was held at a new location, White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville. The event is presented by Old Second National Bank.

Participants enjoyed a fun, outdoor scramble-style round of golf with on-course tastings, giveaways, and fun games on a beautiful course.

Golfers experienced live scoring via Golf Genius, closest to the pin and longest drive contests using Toptracer.

Immediately following the round, golfers enjoyed the 19th Green with lunch served by Hell's BBQ (as featured on Food Network's "America's Best Restaurants"), open bar, silent auction, and raffle prizes.

Over the past 40 years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has remained focused on solving hunger and empowering neighbors.

Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Food Bank's network of 900 food pantries, soup kitchens and feeding programs.

"Last year, the Food Bank provided 82 million meals and served an average of 490,000 neighbors each month. With the rising cost of food, inflation, and the decrease in government SNAP and Medicaid benefits, Northern Illinois Food Bank is experiencing more neighbors reaching out for help," said Maeven Sipes, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The event was a success thanks to the generous support of golfers, volunteers, partners, and sponsors who came together for a good cause - to help solve hunger in Northern Illinois. Sponsors included Old Second National Bank, Youtech, U.S. Foods, Caterpillar Inc., and many more.

For more information about how to donate, volunteer or get groceries, visit SolveHungerToday.org.

For the past 40 years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has been dedicated to solving hunger and empowering neighbors. Its vision is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, they serve residents in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day.

They bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations, and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack, and distribute food.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank also proudly partners with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. The distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet.

Find out how you can get help, volunteer, donate or get involved at SolveHungerToday.org, or follow Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.