12-Hour April Food's Day Broadcast to Support Eastern Illinois Foodbank

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The much-anticipated 12-Hour April Food's Day Broadcast, set to run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., will air live from The Yard on Broadway in Urbana, Illinois, in support of the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. The event will feature three live breaks every hour, hosted by a rotating group of on-air personalities from local radio stations.

Why it matters

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is an essential organization in the fight against hunger, serving 21 counties across Eastern Illinois and covering over 16,300 square miles. With over 143,000 people facing food insecurity at any given time, the Foodbank works with a network of food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens to distribute vital meals.

The details

In the past year, the Foodbank provided 9.7 million meals, including 2.1 million pounds of produce, to nearly 200 local agencies. Through partnerships like Feeding Our Kids and Food 4 Kids, the Foodbank distributed 89,000 backpacks of food to schoolchildren to combat weekend hunger. The Foodmobile program helped deliver over 665,000 meals to rural and underserved areas, with the Foodbank's fleet traveling more than 181,200 miles to ensure that food reaches those in need across the region.

• The 12-Hour April Food's Day Broadcast will air live on April 1, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What’s next

Tune in tomorrow for the live broadcasts, participate in the event, and donate to help end hunger in Eastern Illinois. Visit the Eastern Illinois Foodbank's website for more details and to contribute.