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
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
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
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…
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
“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
Ribbon Cutting Celebration, October 27, 2021
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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