This is an opportunity for you to get your brand in front of the community and demonstrate your commitment to helping hungry families in Northern Illinois. Northern Illinois Food Bank works with over 900 network partners in 13 counties providing food assistance to over half a million hungry neighbors each year. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the Foodie 5K and to support the Food Bank and our mission in feeding our hungry neighbors.
Presenting Sponsor (SOLD—KELLOGG’S)
Gold Medal Sponsor: $10,000 for both race locations - $5,500 for one race location (Includes Virtual Race Benefits)
- All benefits of Silver Medal Sponsor
- Ten complimentary registrations at each race site
- Highlighted in Sponsor Thank You video on main Food Bank Facebook page
- Company logo featured on official 2020 event shirts and posters
- Company mention in pre and post event coverage in The Full Plate newsletter with circulation of 5,000 donors, volunteers, agencies and community members
- Included in Gold Sponsor highlight on Foodie 5K Facebook event page
- Both locations ONLY: Minimum of two posts on NIFB’s Facebook page about your support of these events
- Both locations ONLY: Opportunity for a private volunteer experience at one of our four distribution centers
Silver Medal Sponsor: $5,500 for both race locations - $3,000 for one race location (Includes Virtual Race Benefits)
- All benefits of Bronze Medal Sponsor
- Five complimentary registrations for each race site
- Highlighted in Sponsor Thank You video on main Food Bank Facebook page
- Personal Shout-Out on Livestream Event on 06/06
- Included in Silver Sponsor highlight on Foodie 5K Facebook event page
- Recognition in our annual report and on the Circle of Hope donor wall at the West Suburban Center (estimated annual visitors: 20,000) (does not apply to one location sponsors)
- Recognition on the Circle of Hope Organizational Supporters page on SolveHungerToday.org
- Subscription to The Full Plate quarterly newsletter
- Use of the Food Bank’s West Suburban Center for up to four meetings or team-building volunteer shifts (does not apply to one location sponsors)
- MULTI SITE ONLY: Company name listed on official 2020 event shirts and posters
- MULTI SITE ONLY: Logo included in email marketing to Food Bank database of 30,000 email constituents, press releases, and other event-related marketing efforts
- MULTI SITE ONLY: Company logo included in the Foodie News newsletter sent to event participants on a weekly basis
Bronze Medal Sponsor: $1,000 – One Race Location (Includes Virtual Race Benefits)
- Company name added onto t-shirt
- Company included in a Food Bank social media post thanking sponsors
Bag Sponsor: $1,000 for one race location + branded bags for each runner (SOLD - ROAD RUNNER SPORTS)
- Tent provided with an 8-ft table during post-event festivals to distribute promotional materials
- All runners will take home a bag with your brand
Official Post-Run Food Sponsor: $2,000 + Post-Run Food Donation for all races - One Available
- All benefits of Bronze Medal Sponsor
- Five complimentary registrations for each race site ($525 Value)
- Company logo included in press releases, event website, and other event-related marketing efforts
Official Water Sponsor: $2,000 + Water Donation for all races - (SOLD - MEIJER)
- All benefits of Official Post-Run Food Sponsor
Awards Medal Sponsor: $750 one available for each location (SOLD: WHEATON; AVAILABLE: LIBERTYVILLE)
- Company logo or name included on the back of the 80 awards medals and logo on ribbon
Runner Bib Sponsor: $600 one available for each location (SOLD - VITALANT)
- Company logo included on the front of every runner bib
Mile Marker Sponsor: $250 one available for each location (SOLD - WOODLAND FOODS)
- Company logo prominently displayed on mile markers
Kid’s Zone Sponsor: $500 for one race location
- Company logo displayed on Kid’s Zone signage
- Sponsor must provide kid-friendly activity
Participant Packet Sponsor: $100 for one race location
- Opportunity to provide a coupon or giveaway to get your brand in front of participants
For questions or to confirm your sponosrship please contact Christine Fisher: cfisher@northernilfoodbank.org or 630-443-6910 ext 221.