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
https://www.nctv17.com/news/top-stories/ribbon-cutting-at-loaves-and-fishes-new-distribution-facility-in-aurora/
Positively Naperville, Loaves & Fishes: Volunteers Make it Happen
The typical day at Loaves & Fishes begins early in the morning, as our dedicated volunteers prepare for the nearly 1,000 families we serve each week.
They start the day by setting up our drive-through distribution route with orange cones, directional signage, and tents. Rain or shine, they put on their orange safety vests and are ready to greet our guests with a smile.
Faith. Family. Focus. with Shafer and Faith Suggs
Loaves & Fishes CEO Mike Havala was a guest on Faith. Family. Focus with former NFL player Shafer Suggs and his daughter, Duke Woman’s Basketball alumni, Faith Suggs. This in-depth interview talks about Mike’s personal journey and the new chapter at Loaves & Fishes. To learn more about Faith. Family. Focus. Visit their Facebook page… Read more »
Daily Herald | Metea Key Club, Kiwanis fundraiser honors late adviser
Daily Herald | Metea Key Club, Kiwanis fundraiser honors late adviser https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210313/metea-key-club-students-and-naperville-kiwanis-honor-late-friend-by-raising-funds-for-loaves-and-fishes
Positively Naperville, Loaves & Fishes, Building for Lasting Impact
Read the January 2021 article in Positively Naperville from Mike Havala, Loaves & Fishes CEO and President. https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2021/02/16/loaves-fishes-building-for-lasting-impact/119386
NCTV17, Spotlight, Feb. 1 2021
Mike Havala, CEO and President was a guest on NCTV17 Spotlight. Take a look at his interview below. https://www.nctv17.com/spotlight/loaves-fishes-community-services/
Naperville Magazine, Meeting Needs
Naperville Magazine, Meeting Needs February, 2021 By Dana Moran and Anne Stern The coronavirus pandemic changed how we live and work—essentially overnight. For Loaves & Fishes Community Services, it was a perfect storm of market forces: Demand for food grew dramatically, and food supply decreased due to supply chain interruptions. On top of that, due… Read more »
NCTV17, City to Partner with Loaves & Fishes for Utility Assistance Program
https://www.nctv17.com/news/city-to-partner-with-loaves-fishes-for-utility-assistance-program/