Food Bank holds a yearly Stars and Cars fundraiser. The fundraising event started in 2012. Stars and Cars takes place at Steve Foley Motors in Northbrook. Travel packages, sports memorabilia, and local sports tickets have been auctioned off to raise funds. In 2017, the event raised $154,000. Northern Illinois Food Bank 2019 fundraising events include A Cup of Hope and the 6th Annual Foodie 5k. Northern Illinois Food Bank annually holds an event called A Taste That Matters sponsored by Jewel-Osco. The event includes silent auction and food made by more than 30 local chefs. Charity ratings Charity Navigator rated Northern Illinois Food Bank three out of four stars and gave it an overall score of 85.85%. The star rating is a reflection of the overall score. The overall score indicates how efficiently a charity will use their support, how well it has sustained its programs and services over time, and their level of commitment to accountability and transparency." The USDA gave Northern Illinois Food Bank's Summer Meal Program a silver "Turnip the Beet" award ranking. See also List of food banks References External links 1983 establishments in Illinois Food banks in Illinois Organizations established in 1983