Community Impact

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 »


Positively Naperville | A Game Changer for Loaves & Fishes and our Community

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“Our new facility is a catalyst for being able to do more, for more, and do it better. It’s a game-changer, and together, we are truly on the road to having a lasting impact on our community.” – Mike Havala, President and CEO, Loaves & Fishes Read article here


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Naperville Magazine, Giving Back | November 2021 Issue

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration, October 27, 2021

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Loaves & Fishes proudly opened our new food distribution hub with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration. On October 27th, Loaves & Fishes was warmly welcomed into the City of Aurora by Mayor Richard Irvin and the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and by Councilwoman Patty Gustin (mayor pro tem) for the City of Naperville and the… Read more »


NCTV17, Ribbon Cutting at Loaves & Fishes’ New Distribution Facility in Aurora

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Positively Naperville, Loaves & Fishes Celebrates the Opening of New Food Distribution Hub

Loaves & Fishes Community Services Celebrates the Opening of New Food Distribution Hub. Loaves & Fishes Community Services invites the public to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new food distribution hub.  The festivities will take place beginning at 3PM on Wed., Oct. 27, at 580 Exchange Court in… Read more »