The Hobson Oak is Here!
The Hobson Oak took root before the American Revolution along the banks of the East Branch of the DuPage River near Hobson & Greene Roads in now Woodridge, Illinois. The bur oak supported many diverse life forms within and above and below ground. Its majestic presence shaded bison, deer and cows; created a playground for Native… Read more »
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Dealers Care
Joel Weinberger of Continental Motors Group met with Loaves & Fishes CARES Vice President Janet Derrick to promote Chicago Automobile Trade Association “Chicagoland Dealers Care” initiative on ABC 7 Chicago. We are so grateful for the support of Continental Motors to our car donation program!
Connecting with MJ: Volunteer Spotlight
By: Allie Wenzel, Loaves & Fishes Intern After retiring from his career in engineering and management, current Loaves & Fishes volunteer MJ had a desire to do something meaningful for his community. He couldn’t figure out exactly what that was until he went in for a haircut and his hairdresser suggested volunteering at Loaves… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger: 77, 695 Pounds of Food!
As the last of 77,695 pounds of food is sorted from the Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Manager of Volunteer Services Hilary Nelson reflects on both the Loaves & Fishes and Naperville communities’ great efforts. Thank You, by Hilary Nelson It may have been a cold, rainy Saturday on May 12th, 2018,… Read more »
Connecting with Betsy: Volunteer Spotlight
By: Allie Wenzel, Loaves & Fishes Intern Betsy began volunteering at Loaves & Fishes in sorting fresh product and stocking shelves and then became a market volunteer. She currently volunteers at the front desk answering calls and assisting clients with program questions. She decided to volunteer at Loaves & Fishes after retiring from being an educator… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger 2018
Thank you! We’ve collected more than 78,000 pounds of food! The Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive takes place the second Saturday in May. This year, on May 12th, our compassionate community placed healthy, non-perishable food donations by their mailboxes. Our dedicated carriers and volunteers collected 77,000 pounds of food and brought it to Loaves &… Read more »
The Inaugural Naperville Chef Showdown!
Watch the NCTV17 production of Loaves & Fishes’ Inaugural Naperville Chef Showdown! https://www.nctv17.com/community-events/loaves-fishes-chef-showdown/
2018 Hunger Summit in Springfield
Written by Jane Macdonald, Loaves & Fishes Director of Community Wellness The 2018 Hunger Summit is an annual conference hosted by the Illinois Commission to End Hunger. The event welcomes people from across Illinois who work every day to provide those in need with nutritious food to lead a healthy life. Attendees have the opportunity… Read more »
Metea Valley National Art Honor Society Project
“The principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke.” – Jerzy Kosinski The student members of the Metea Valley National Art Honor Society embarked on an artistic journey that would take them most of their school year. Their mission was to create a mural… Read more »
Naperville Chef Showdown 2018
It’s more than a showdown…it’s a Chef Showdown! Our Inaugural Chef Showdown was a success due to the generosity and valued participation of our sponsors, partners, Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and honored guest judges! Photo Gallery Below Chef Eddie from Catch 35 & Chef Danny from Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House competed in Loaves & Fishes’ inaugural Naperville… Read more »