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 »
Keeping Families Housed In Our Community
By Janet Derrick, Vice President of CARES Programs “Loaves and Fishes has been extremely helpful with any needs I have had. I can’t say enough good things about this organization.” We received these kind words from one of our neighbors who received financial assistance. We are very grateful to individuals like this who trust us… Read more »
Naperville Chef Showdown!
It’s not just a showdown…It’s a Chef Showdown! April 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville Click here for tickets and more information.
Jenny’s Gracious Gesture
Last year, a client wrote Loaves & Fishes a thank-you letter detailing her gratitude and the dignity and compassion she encountered in our market. Jenny generously agreed to appear in a video to read excerpts from that letter. You can view the video here. Earlier this month, Jenny notified Loaves & Fishes of some incredible… Read more »
Connelly’s Commentary Comes to Loaves & Fishes
Senator Mike Connelly sat down with CEO Mike Havala and Vice President of CARES Programs Janet Derrick to learn more about Loaves & Fishes and its response to hunger and needed services in DuPage County.
Erasmo Pacheco: “Why I Give Back”
Corporate work group volunteer Erasmo Pacheco, Director of Treasury at InvenTrust Properties Corp. knows firsthand how it feels to go without. He shares his personal story of growing up in a strong, loving family that struggled financially, and the lessons learned that he practices today. Why It’s Important That I Give Back to the Community… Read more »
Julia’s $4.87
Julia’s $4.87 By Nancy Wiersum, Vice President of Advancement as featured in Positively Naperville Looking back over the past year, we are grateful for every gift and volunteer hour that came our way. One of my favorites is from 4-year old Julia. When our appeal letter came to her house, she wanted to know… Read more »
Metea Valley High School Day of Service
There was recently a stampede to provide service to our community. For the fourth year in a row, the Metea Valley High School Newspaper Club – The MV Stampede – has spent their day off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering at Loaves & Fishes. “Do More Metea Valley” is the Service branch of… Read more »
Humanizing the Impoverished – TEDx Naperville
Vice President of CARES Programs Janet Derrick gives compelling insight into alleviating hunger.
Giving Tuesday Match!
We offer our heartfelt thanks for helping us meet and exceed our $90,000 match! We are humbled by the generosity from our community and have been touched by each donation to help others who are struggling. We are so proud to be part of this wonderful community! ONE DAY, TWO TIMES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!