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CBS Chicago, New Cold Storage Hub Helping West Suburban Non-Profit, March 2022

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/new-cold-storage-hub-helping-west-suburban-non-profit-provide-food-for-hungry-families-in-dupage-will-kane-and-kendall-counties/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h  


CBS Chicago, March 7, 2022

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New cold storage hub helping west suburban non-profit provide food for hungry families in DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall counties.


NCTV17 Spotlight

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NCTV17 Spotlight interview with Mike Havala, President/CEO of Loaves & Fishes and Nancy Wiersum, Executive VP Advancement.


Loaves & Fishes: Warming Homes and Hearts

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Loaves & Fishes: Warming homes and hearts


Positively Naperville, Loaves & Fishes Community Services Hosts Return of Chef Showdown

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is very pleased to announce that after much anticipation, Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” will be held from 6 to 9PM on Wed., March 9, at their new Food Distribution Hub at 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. This year, the event is held in partnership with My Chef and will raise funds for essential services for struggling families in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties.


Positively Naperville, Loaves & Fishes ready to serve in 2022

The past year saw wonderful growth in our organization. The addition of the Food Distribution Hub has given us the ability to serve three times the number of people in DuPage, Will, and now Kane and Kendall counties. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the many volunteers and community members who have supported this project and will allow us to move forward in our mission and vision.


Next Generation Generosity

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Loaves & Fishes: Next Generation Generosity  By Nancy Wiersum  As we look to the future, we are so encouraged by the involvement of the youngest generation in our vital mission. This year we had numerous children and teenagers step up to end hunger and transform lives. While we remain deeply grateful for everyone who makes… Read more »


REFUEL 2021

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You won’t want to miss this inspiring, motivating, and rejuvenating event! Tickets are FREE, so sign up to attend!


Daily Herald | Demand still high at suburban food pantries, donations lagging at some

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Daily Herald | Demand still high at suburban food pantries, donations lagging at some By Eric Peterson Both demand for and donations to local food pantries throughout the suburbs have experienced large surges since the start of the pandemic 20 months ago. But while need continues to be unrelenting in many areas, in some of… Read more »


Naperville Sun | November 11th, With costs going through the roof and supplies tight…

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With costs going through the roof and supplies tight, Loaves & Fishes officials worry if they’ll have enough for holiday meals Costs are rising, whether for a gallon of milk, a tank of gas or this year’s Thanksgiving turkey. Figures released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal the consumer price index,… Read more »