SBF Vision and Team

SBF Chicago is a non profit in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago bringing people together to fight hunger across the Chicagoland area. The organization hosts volunteer events where participants pack sandwiches, snacks, and meal bags that are distributed to local schools and charities serving people experiencing food insecurity. By making volunteering simple and community-focused, SBF Chicago encourages students, families, and groups to give back and make a real impact. Volunteers can join packing events or support donation drives. Getting involved is an easy way to serve the community while working alongside others who want to make a difference.

Who We Serve (Chicago)

Monthly Chicago Food Packing Event In-person event to partner with local Chicago community to provide lunches/packed meals that serve homeless, needy students, and others 2026 Chicago Food Drive Impact 3000+ Meals 2000+ Peanut/Butter sandwiches and 800+ Bags with non-perishable items Want to help make an impact and help

SBF ChicagoAnuj Saxena

Who We Serve (India)

Monthly India Food Drive Partner with a few 6 Indian non-profits to provide meals for children in slums, old age home, orphanage, daily laborers, and animals 2026 India Food Drive Impact: 320+ Meals 120+ Meals for Blind School, 200+ Meals for Daily Laborers, 1 Meal for Rescued Animals Project 1:

SBF ChicagoAnuj Saxena

Rashmi Mehta

As Co-founder and President of SBF Chicago, her passion for food and cooking, along with her background in Business and Marketing, drives her commitment to this organization. With experience in the restaurant industry and food sourcing, she strives to bring communities together to support underserved individuals—especially young children—and create a lasting impact.

Ashna Saxena

Ashna Saxena is a junior at William Fremd High School and the Co-Founder and Vice President of SBF Chicago. Because of her strong passion for community service and leadership, she has been actively volunteering from a young age alongside her family, supporting multiple organizations focused on addressing food insecurity. Her involvement include cooking meals for the women’s shelter at Breakthrough Ministry in Garfield Park, helping prepare and package meals at her local temple for Port Ministries, and organizing food drives for the Palatine Township Food Pantry. These experiences inspired her to take a more active role in addressing hunger on a larger scale. Through SBF, she works to expand initiatives that fight food insecurity both locally and globally. In her spare time, she is a teacher at Eye Level Learning Center.

Aurav Shanmugam

Aurav Shanmugam is a junior at William Fremd High School and the Co-Founder and Treasurer of SBF Chicago. Aurav’s commitment to community service began early through his involvement with Clean Up Give Back in Palatine, where he developed a passion for environmental work and giving back. He has also volunteered at local temples, taking on leadership roles in organizing food drives. After becoming aware of students in his school district who lack access to food on weekends, Aurav recognized a pressing need in his community. Motivated to make a difference, he worked to co-found SBF Chicago to help address food insecurity and create meaningful local impact. He has hands-on experience running his own landscaping business, where he manages operations, leads teams, and makes strategic decisions. In addition, he works part-time at Papa John’s Pizza, further developing his teamwork and communication.

Manjusha "Rani" Saxena

As Co-Founder and Secretary of SBF Chicago, she brings her background in public health to advance solutions that address food insecurity across Chicagoland and globally. Recognizing food access as a critical driver of health outcomes, her work focuses on building sustainable, community-based initiatives that expand access to nutritious food. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to health equity, she aims to create a lasting impact and improve the well-being of the underserved communities

Mihir Binaykia

Mihir Binaykia is a sophomore at William Fremd High School with a strong passion for robotics and hands-on innovation. He is equally interested in psychology, particularly in understanding how people think and make decisions. As a partner and business owner of a lawn care company, Mihir has gained valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. He is deeply committed to giving back to his community, with a particular focus on addressing food insecurity both in Chicago and on a global scale. Mihir looks forward to bringing this entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and dedication to service to his role as a junior board member of SBF Chicago.

Vikram Pai

Vikram Pai is a junior at William Fremd High School and an active member of Model United Nations and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He also works at Papa John’s and a local landscaping company, where he has developed strong teamwork skills. Vikram is passionate about giving back to his community, with a focus on addressing food insecurity and supporting those in need. As a junior board member of SBF Chicago, he brings leadership and dedication to his role with the hopes of expanding the organization’s reach.