“Bushels for Hunger” Grain Drive Kicks off 17th Year
The Bushels for Hunger program is kicking off its 17th year of area farmers helping local families. Farmers can donate bushels of grain at participating elevators from September 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026. Proceeds from grain sales will benefit River Bend Food Bank and food pantries throughout the Quad City area. Since 2010, area farmers have donated over $354,000 and provided over 1.7 million meals to those in need.
Henry County farmer and Illinois Farm Bureau District 3 Director Brian Corkill is excited about the continued efforts of the campaign. “Seventeen years after its start, the Bushels for Hunger campaign is as strong as ever. Our local farmers continue to support the program and generously donate bushels of grain to help fight hunger in the Quad City communities,” Corkill says.
“For 17 years, Bushels for Hunger has demonstrated the extraordinary difference we can make when our agricultural community comes together around a shared purpose,” said Jenny Colvin, Vice President of Philanthropy at River Bend Food Bank. “Every bushel donated by a local farmer helps provide food – and hope – to neighbors facing hunger throughout our region. We are deeply grateful for this enduring partnership and the generosity that continues to make it possible.”
“We are grateful for our farmers who continue to support the program,” said Tara Mayhew, Manager of Rock Island County Farm Bureau. “We have formed such a great partnership with River Bend Food Bank, our local grain elevators and ethanol plants, and our farmers to help fight food insecurities right here in our own communities.”
The Bushels for Hunger program is a joint program coordinated by the following three Illinois County Farm Bureaus: Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island in conjunction with the following area grain elevators and ethanol plants: Atkinson Grain, Big River Resources, Cargill, CHS-Annawan and Davenport, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator, and River Valley Cooperative. For more information, contact your local County Farm Bureau.
Henry County farmer and Illinois Farm Bureau District 3 Director Brian Corkill is excited about the continued efforts of the campaign. “Seventeen years after its start, the Bushels for Hunger campaign is as strong as ever. Our local farmers continue to support the program and generously donate bushels of grain to help fight hunger in the Quad City communities,” Corkill says.
“For 17 years, Bushels for Hunger has demonstrated the extraordinary difference we can make when our agricultural community comes together around a shared purpose,” said Jenny Colvin, Vice President of Philanthropy at River Bend Food Bank. “Every bushel donated by a local farmer helps provide food – and hope – to neighbors facing hunger throughout our region. We are deeply grateful for this enduring partnership and the generosity that continues to make it possible.”
“We are grateful for our farmers who continue to support the program,” said Tara Mayhew, Manager of Rock Island County Farm Bureau. “We have formed such a great partnership with River Bend Food Bank, our local grain elevators and ethanol plants, and our farmers to help fight food insecurities right here in our own communities.”
The Bushels for Hunger program is a joint program coordinated by the following three Illinois County Farm Bureaus: Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island in conjunction with the following area grain elevators and ethanol plants: Atkinson Grain, Big River Resources, Cargill, CHS-Annawan and Davenport, Gold Star FS, Hillsdale Elevator, and River Valley Cooperative. For more information, contact your local County Farm Bureau.
