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Find Food Illinois Navigators

Goal: To navigate individuals and families through the complex safety net and find food resources that work the best for them




Program Vision

A community where every neighbor can easily access nourishing food through clear guidance, empowered connections, and a responsive, people-centered food support network.

Program Mission

To build a coordinated network of certified navigators and referral partners who increase food resource awareness, improve access, and provide personalized support to families across the tri-county region, while strengthening long-term food system resilience.


Training Interest Request Form

We have had a lot of interest in this training. If you are interested in this training, please check out the form below!

Find Food IL Navigator (Peoria, Tazwell, Woodford Community Pilot)


Tri-County Find Food IL Navigators

  • Over 90 certified Food Navigators
  • Connecting through over 30 different organizations serving the Tri-County area

How can I get involved?

Help us by helping provide food navigation to your neighbors!

  • Become a certified Find Food IL Navigator!

What do I do as a Food Navigator?

  1. Complete Food Navigator training
  2. Have a basic understanding of food assistance programs, eligibility, and enrollment process (we do discuss some of this stuff in class)
  3. Conduct simple household assessment and connect families to priority resources to meet immediate food need
  4. Refer families to Pro Navigators for ongoing, in-depth suppor
  5. Participate in Navigator cohorts for peer support, ongoing education, and access to resources

What does the training include?

  1. A 1.5-2-hour online learning module ​
  2.  A 4-hour in-person workshop
  3. Covers:
    1.  Assessing household food needs
    2.  Addressing food security vs. nutrition security
    3.  Navigation practice
    4.  Review of food assistance programs ​and resources
    5.  Food Navigation materials ​
    6.  Using the Find Food IL Map

Self Referral Form

Need help finding resources or other food assistance programs? Complete the form below to connect with a Tri-County Find Food Illinois Navigator. A Navigator will review your information and contact you to help identify resources and provide personalized support.

Self-Referral Form


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