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Naperville churches to host worship volunteering event at Loaves & Fishes

Naperville churches to host worship, volunteering event at Loaves & Fishes


Loaves & Fishes SNAP Statement

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Resource Guide-How you can Join the Movement!

Get Involved in The Movement- Here’s How You Can Make a Difference! Read our SNAP Statement  At Loaves & Fishes, we’re preparing for the effects of recent cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Many of the families we serve already fall into the SNAP Gap: they earn too much to qualify for SNAP assistance, but not… Read more »


Loaves & Fishes Community Services Welcomes Four New Board Members

Loaves & Fishes Community Services Welcomes Four New Board Members   Loaves & Fishes Community Services is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Sue Allgaier, Kendra Hyett, Chris Phalon, and Angie Thomas. Each brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to community service, enhancing the organization’s leadership as it… Read more »


Feeding Families, Nourishing the Earth: Loaves & Fishes Launches Composting Initiative

Feeding Families, Nourishing the Earth: Loaves & Fishes Launches Composting Initiative


Positively Naperville, With the Support of Rotary International, Loaves & Fishes Launches “Feed the Earth, Feed the Community”

With the Support of Rotary International, Loaves & Fishes Launches ‘Feed the Earth, Feed the Community’


Beyond Pounds: Nourishing our Community with Purpose

Food is one of the most powerful influences on our health. A nutritious diet supports child development, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and promotes overall well-being. But for many families, especially those facing financial hardship, healthy food can be the hardest to access.


Feed the Earth, Feed the Community!

At Loaves & Fishes, we believe that nourishing people and caring for the planet go hand-in-hand. That’s why we are excited to launch “Feed the Earth, Feed the Community”, a community-driven fundraising campaign to support our new composting initiative. This project brings food full circle, from farm to grocer to farm. Here’s how it works: On the… Read more »


Stamp Out Hunger, Saturday, May 10

The 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Is Saturday, May 10  


High Egg Prices Reflect Growing Need as More Families Seek Help

Egg prices have surged nearly 60% in the past year, according to The New York Times, turning an everyday staple into a luxury. Overall food prices rose by almost 24% between 2020 and 2024, making essentials like milk, eggs, and fresh produce harder to afford. With rising food costs, rent, gas prices, and other essential expenses stretching household budgets, more people are turning to Loaves & Fishes for help—a number that will likely continue to grow.