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Naperville Public Library’s Drive Donates Enough Food for Nearly 6,000 Meals
In a short 12 days, Naperville Public Library’s users donated enough food to Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry to provide nearly 6,000 meals for Naperville and DuPage County residents! The Library’s Food for Fines drive was a huge success, with more than three tons of food donated to the Naperville‐based charity. “The Library is extremely proud to have worked on this project with an agency as vital to the community as Loaves & Fishes. Like them, we rely heavily on the support of Naperville’s residents, and being able to give back to those residents – and allow them to give back to each other – has been a truly incredible experience for all of us at the Library,” says John Spears, Executive Director of the Naperville Public Library.
The drive took place right before Christmas with the Naperville Public Library waiving $1 of fines for every item of non‐perishable food that was brought to
the Library. In addition, many Library users bought in free will donations to
help reach the amazing total of over three tons of non‐perishable items. “It is heartwarming to see the community come together in the season of giving to provide food for those in need. Loaves & Fishes was especially pleased to collaborate with a public institution of the caliber of Naperville Public Library to raise awareness as well as much‐needed food,” notes Charles McLimans, Executive Director/CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry.
Key to the effort was the Library’s Circulation staff who accepted and boxed up the donations for shipment to the food pantry. “Library staff was energized and encouraged by the enthusiasm and generosity of our customers in support of this program. What a sense of giving, on the part of the Library in waiving fines, and especially on the part of our neighbors in donating over 3 tons of food!,” exclaims Christine Murray, 95th Street Library Circulation Supervisor.
NPL
Food for Fines (l-r) Jody Bender, Chis Murray, John Spears,
Charles McLimans
from the Naperville Patch:
Jody Bender, Naperville Patch's 2011 Person of the Year
The Naperville Patch 2011 Person of the Year is Jody Bender. Jody Bender is the community relations director for Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry. A few of the people who nominated Bender offered comments about her when making their nominations. Here are a few of those comments: “She works so hard for the community.” “She works tirelessly to help others in our community!” “Loaves & Fishes has a face to go with the name. Jody Bender is everywhere doing everything she can with everyone she can to raise awareness about the needy. She is AWESOME!” We at Naperville Patch couldn’t agree more. And, while we would be happy to write about anyone chosen for our Person of the Year, we were quite pleased to learn Jody Bender was going to receive the honor for 2011."
Read article.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation) begins January 26! Details.
See our July 2010 Client Survey
Naperville Public Library’s Drive Donates Enough Food for Nearly 6,000 Meals
In a short 12 days, Naperville Public Library’s users donated enough food to Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry to provide nearly 6,000 meals for Naperville and DuPage County residents! The Library’s Food for Fines drive was a huge success, with more than three tons of food donated to the Naperville‐based charity. “The Library is extremely proud to have worked on this project with an agency as vital to the community as Loaves & Fishes. Like them, we rely heavily on the support of Naperville’s residents, and being able to give back to those residents – and allow them to give back to each other – has been a truly incredible experience for all of us at the Library,” says John Spears, Executive Director of the Naperville Public Library.
The drive took place right before Christmas with the Naperville Public Library waiving $1 of fines for every item of non‐perishable food that was brought to
the Library. In addition, many Library users bought in free will donations to
help reach the amazing total of over three tons of non‐perishable items. “It is heartwarming to see the community come together in the season of giving to provide food for those in need. Loaves & Fishes was especially pleased to collaborate with a public institution of the caliber of Naperville Public Library to raise awareness as well as much‐needed food,” notes Charles McLimans, Executive Director/CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry.
Key to the effort was the Library’s Circulation staff who accepted and boxed up the donations for shipment to the food pantry. “Library staff was energized and encouraged by the enthusiasm and generosity of our customers in support of this program. What a sense of giving, on the part of the Library in waiving fines, and especially on the part of our neighbors in donating over 3 tons of food!,” exclaims Christine Murray, 95th Street Library Circulation Supervisor.
NPL
Food for Fines (l-r) Jody Bender, Chis Murray, John Spears,
Charles McLimansfrom the Naperville Patch:
Jody Bender, Naperville Patch's 2011 Person of the Year
The Naperville Patch 2011 Person of the Year is Jody Bender. Jody Bender is the community relations director for Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry. A few of the people who nominated Bender offered comments about her when making their nominations. Here are a few of those comments: “She works so hard for the community.” “She works tirelessly to help others in our community!” “Loaves & Fishes has a face to go with the name. Jody Bender is everywhere doing everything she can with everyone she can to raise awareness about the needy. She is AWESOME!” We at Naperville Patch couldn’t agree more. And, while we would be happy to write about anyone chosen for our Person of the Year, we were quite pleased to learn Jody Bender was going to receive the honor for 2011."
Read article.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation) begins January 26! Details.
See our July 2010 Client Survey
from the Naperville Sun:
Local food pantry offers healthy options
There is no question that processed food is cheap. Boxed foods cost less to manufacture which is then passed on to the consumer. When money is tight and time is short, processed food seems the popular choice. Local food pantries typically receive those processed foods that are not only inexpensive but “filling.” In other words, processed foods can feed more at a lower cost.
But as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity have become more prevalent (especially in lower income families) food pantry’s such as Naperville’s Loaves and Fishes are stepping up to the plate to offer healthier options. Read article.
The NonProfit Times: Special Report
Executive Director Charles McLimans is interviewed regarding responsible fiscal oversight in the January 1, 2012 issue. Read article.
December 2011 Donors of the Month: The Qunell Family
Samuel Qunell, for his Bar Mitzvah's service project at Congregation
Beth Shalom, developed an idea for raising funds for Loaves & Fishes.
Via donations for merchandise using the artwork below, he donated
over $3,000 and was recognized at our November 18, 2011 Donor Recognition. Thank you, Sam! Find out more:
Local food pantry offers healthy options
There is no question that processed food is cheap. Boxed foods cost less to manufacture which is then passed on to the consumer. When money is tight and time is short, processed food seems the popular choice. Local food pantries typically receive those processed foods that are not only inexpensive but “filling.” In other words, processed foods can feed more at a lower cost.
But as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity have become more prevalent (especially in lower income families) food pantry’s such as Naperville’s Loaves and Fishes are stepping up to the plate to offer healthier options. Read article.
The NonProfit Times: Special Report
Executive Director Charles McLimans is interviewed regarding responsible fiscal oversight in the January 1, 2012 issue. Read article.
December 2011 Donors of the Month: The Qunell Family
Samuel Qunell, for his Bar Mitzvah's service project at Congregation
Beth Shalom, developed an idea for raising funds for Loaves & Fishes.
Via donations for merchandise using the artwork below, he donated
over $3,000 and was recognized at our November 18, 2011 Donor Recognition. Thank you, Sam! Find out more: