Midwest Food Bank Endowment Fund

The Midwest Food Bank – Morton Division Endowment Fund, established in March of 2026 by Lighthouse Buick GMC, provides ongoing support for the vital work of Midwest Food Bank’s Morton location. Grants from this fund help meet the organization’s most important needs, including day-to-day operations, programs, equipment, and other priorities that allow it to continue serving individuals and families facing food insecurity in our community, across the country, and around the world.

Midwest Food Bank is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to alleviating hunger and providing disaster relief both locally and around the world. Since its founding in 2003, the organization has grown from a small local effort into a highly efficient network serving communities across the United States and beyond.

With a mission to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition and providing disaster relief, Midwest Food Bank works to ensure that individuals and families have access to nutritious food during times of need.

Each day, the organization brings together donors, volunteers, and a vast network of nonprofit partners to distribute food and essential resources to communities, helping meet immediate needs while strengthening local support systems.

Midwest Food Bank is widely recognized for its efficiency and strong stewardship, with more than 99% of resources going directly toward hunger relief and disaster response efforts.

Located in Morton, Illinois, the Midwest Food Bank’s Morton Division plays a critical role in supporting local food pantries, shelters, and community organizations, while also serving as the organization’s national disaster relief headquarters. Through strong partnerships and dedicated volunteers, the Morton Division ensures that food and essential supplies reach those who need them most—both in our local community and in times of disaster across the country—quickly, efficiently, and at no cost to recipient organizations.

Through twice monthly food distributions, the Morton Division provides consistent support while remaining ready to respond to disasters nationwide. From the deployment of food boxes to hygiene kits and cleanup supplies, the team is equipped to mobilize quickly when communities are in need.

Beyond our local and national impact, the Morton Division also supports international relief efforts, including ongoing mission in Haiti. Through trusted partnerships, we provide essential food and resources to communities facing ongoing need, extending hope and nourishment beyond our borders.

This endowment fund strengthens that impact by providing a reliable, long-term source of support—helping the Morton Division respond to changing needs, expand its reach, and continue serving our community, our nation, and those in crisis around the world with excellence and compassion.

Food insecurity continues to affect individuals and families in every community, including right here in the Morton area. The Midwest Food Bank – Morton Division Endowment Fund ensures that this essential work can continue not just today, but for generations to come.

Established through a generous gift from Lighthouse Buick GMC in Morton, this fund reflects a strong commitment to local impact and community care. Through this endowment, donors can join in creating a lasting legacy of support, helping provide nourishment, hope, and stability to those in need.