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‘Overwhelmed already’: Food banks, pantries carry on with SNAP emergency plans — Daily Herald staff writer Mick Zawislak contributed to this report. The Greater Chicago Food Depository will set up temporary distribution sites in areas with the highest concentration of SNAP participants starting Saturday. Though a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture must… Read more »

Illinois SNAP recipients and pantries brace for halt of federal food stamp funding amid shutdown: ‘A crisis’ Download a PDF of this story here

SNAP Disruption Could Create a Food Crisis in Our Community The anticipated disruption of SNAP benefits in November could have serious consequences for families throughout the communities Loaves & Fishes serves. SNAP is a vital lifeline that helps 1.9 million Illinois residents—covering 1 million households—afford healthy food each month. Of those households SNAP serves, 45%… Read more »

Feeding the Future: Planned Giving at Loaves & Fishes October is National Planned Giving Awareness Month, a time to highlight the power of legacy giving and the incredible impact it has on organizations like Loaves & Fishes Community Services. For over 40 years, Loaves & Fishes has worked to end hunger and transform lives, now… Read more »

Stories of Local Impact_ Mike and Mary Schroeck create a legacy of giving

Over $1 Million in Rent Assistance Distributed!   We are thrilled to report that Loaves & Fishes has provided over $1 million in rent assistance through the DuPage Emergency Rent Assistance Program, helping 141 households (378 individuals) in Aurora and Naperville stay safely housed.   This program, implemented by DuPage County Community Services, offers assistance… Read more »

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

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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 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 »