Community Impact

NVTV17 Spotlight Special Edition: Impact of COVID-19 on Naperville Nonprofits.

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Loaves & Fishes: Extraordinary Times

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Who could have known even a few weeks ago what extraordinary times we would be facing? The simplest of gatherings are a fond memory now as we “shelter in place.” Only the most essential of errands are approved. One of those approved errands is to the grocery store where the lines found most people’s carts… Read more »


A Message from Judge James McCluskey, DuPage County Eviction Judge


Gift Cards For Good!

Gift Cards For Good A Delicious Way to Help! Be part of a triple win! You win, local restaurants win and Loaves & Fishes’ clients win! A very generous Loaves & Fishes donor has donated a large number of gift cards from two of Loaves & Fishes’ most supportive restaurants: Hugo’s   & Meson Sabika WE… Read more »


Listen to What Evelyn and Her Friends Have to Say!

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COVID-19 Statement from Loaves & Fishes

Loaves & Fishes Statement on COVID-19 Loaves & Fishes is committed to providing a safe environment for our clients, volunteers, employees and other people who visit our facilities.  We are monitoring the coronavirus situation on a daily basis, and responding accordingly. Please see the instructions regarding our new distribution model: Distribution Model and COVID-19 Policy… Read more »


March 2020 NCTV17

https://www.nctv17.com/news/loaves-fishes-changes-up-distribution-to-fight-coronavirus/


Nourishing Future Generations

A former client named Yesol reached out recently with a donation for Loaves & Fishes.  She included this beautiful letter.  Her story captures the hope and strength that family and community can provide and the impact it can make in someone’s life.     I was a teenager when my family settled in Naperville in the… Read more »


Best of the West 2020!

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Wow! We are so honored, YOU have voted us the “Best Area Charity” as part of the West Suburban Living Magazine Best of the West 2020!


New Appointment to the Board of Directors

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Loaves & Fishes Community Services is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nicki Anderson, Director of Woman’s Leadership Program at Benedictine University, to their Board of Directors.

“Nicki continues to enrich our community and culture with her vision, passion, and dedication.”  said Mike Havala, President and CEO of Loaves & Fishes.“We are honored to have her join our board and look forward to the impact she will make in advancing our strategic plan.”

“Loaves and Fishes has always stayed true to their mission of providing healthy food and impactful programs to promote self-sufficiency. As a volunteer of Loaves and Fishes on and off for over 20 years, I have seen how their mission continues to change lives. I’m honored to be selected as a Board member and will do my best to assist in moving the mission and vision forward” said Nicki Anderson.