Stories of Hope

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 »

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.

As we close another impactful year, we are filled with gratitude for the support that has empowered Loaves & Fishes Community Services to uplift thousands of families across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. Together, we have reached extraordinary milestones—serving over 10,000 individuals weekly, marking a significant increase from prior years. This season of giving and celebration is especially meaningful, as it coincides with Loaves & Fishes’ 40th anniversary.

This year, Loaves & Fishes is celebrating a special milestone—our 40th Anniversary. As we enter the Thanksgiving season, it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Loaves & Fishes has been blessed with a community that continues to support our mission.

Give the Gift of HOPE The Holiday Season is approaching!  Your gift will provide a family with a complete Holiday meal and, more importantly, the gift of HOPE! Make a monetary donation here or visit our Virtual Food Drive and select the Holiday Meal.  

Joining the team at Loaves & Fishes Community Services last November was a profound and transformative experience. I

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Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, Loaves & Fishes Community Services remains a beacon of hope for 8,000-9,000 individuals each week by providing healthy food and impactful programs to promote self-sufficiency. As the largest food pantry in Illinois, its impact resonates far and wide.

As Loaves and Fishes heads into its 40th year, one volunteer’s been with them for the long haul.

In 1984, a dedicated group of compassionate members of St. Raphael Catholic Church realized there were families without enough food, so they assembled a small food pantry in a closet of the church. Today, 40 years later, Loaves & Fishes is serving more than 8,000 people each week in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. There are 2.3 million people in these four counties and 1 in 5 people are in low-income/poverty. The story of how Loaves & Fishes went from “there to here” reflects thousands of people who were inspired to join along the way making a profound difference to those in need.