Naperville CARES becomes Loaves & Fishes CARES
A note from our Interim President/CEO, Mike Havala Thank you for your support of Loaves & Fishes. You have helped us evolve and expand our mission as well as benefit more of our neighbors with impactful programs. I am excited to share with you today that our organization has reached the next chapter in its… Read more »
A New Beginning
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your generosity and dedication in 2015; a year that saw significant progress in connecting low-income individuals and families to the resources they need to thrive. Over 4,600 families received assistance over the past year, and, through the Client Engagement Model, we have experienced great success in finding sustainable… Read more »
Trinity Lutheran Church Raises $25,500 to Fight Hunger
Check out @News_TLC4U check presentation video featuring @dmramonas speaking about the impact of their #donation: https://t.co/GvyeaPYLB6 — Loaves & Fishes (@loaves_fishes) February 2, 2016
Hunger Vital Sign Update
Not long ago, in the Fall issue of SHARE, we introduced you to a new screening tool, the Hunger Vital Sign™, that we think holds great value to our community. The Hunger Vital Sign™ can help us spot families at risk for food insecurity, a serious enemy of public health. Loaves & Fishes has been… Read more »
Decking the Halls with Health Research
Yes, it’s the season to eat your way through plates of Christmas cookies, and laugh out loud at the ugly Christmas sweaters. I personally think it’s just fine, even important, to set aside some of our dietary convictions and enjoy the festivities – with all the cookies and desserts they bring. I always make a… Read more »
Tis the Season at Loaves & Fishes
Do you decorate your tree with cutlery? We do! And it's just in time for the holiday season when we will be providing client families with holiday meals to make the season brighter. #holiday #xmas #tree #decoration #toocute #decorating #santa #presents #meal A photo posted by Loaves & Fishes (@loavesfishes1984) on Dec 10, 2015 at… Read more »
As Good As Gold?
Maybe it’s just the time of year that makes me reflect a little on the cycle of life and those of us who are now classified as “older adults.” Fall is a favorite season for me, but not so much for those who might be facing the challenges of their golden years with not much… Read more »
Primrose Students Make the Season Bright
Students @PrimroseSchools – #Naperville raised $228 doing chores then purchased food for our clients! #GivingTuesday pic.twitter.com/RmVNVSXlqG — Loaves & Fishes (@loaves_fishes) December 1, 2015
ComEd Powers Through the Holiday Season
We had over 60 helping hands thanks to @ComEd employees who packed #holiday #meal and child nutrition bags #giveback pic.twitter.com/Z1gUYDIC96 — Loaves & Fishes (@loaves_fishes) November 19, 2015
Anicca Floats Over
Thanks to our friends @aniccafloatclub who donated $600 and canned goods that were raised during their Community Float Day! Have you floated yet? #floatnaperville #naperville #community #giveback #makeadifference #sharethejoy #therapy #relaxation #relax A photo posted by Loaves & Fishes (@loavesfishes1984) on Nov 16, 2015 at 11:35am PST