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 »
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.
Into 2025 : With Compassion, Purpose and Committment
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.
40 Years of Gratitude: Our Community Continues to Provide
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.
Holiday Hope
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.
A Lifeline of Hope: My journey with Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Joining the team at Loaves & Fishes Community Services last November was a profound and transformative experience. I
NCTV17 Spotlight Interview, Loaves & Fishes Community Services Celebrates 40 Years
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.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services- Future Strong at 40 Years
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.