Dollar Up, Hunger Down!
Sponsored by Dine Naperville, Dollar Up, Hunger Down! takes place during Hunger Action Month in September which draws attention to the more than 800 food-insecure families from our area visiting Loaves & Fishes each week. Loaves & Fishes Community Services is very grateful for the support restaurants offer our community. Given that each is food based,… Read more »
Privileged to Serve for 35 Years
“They may start to come here for the food, but we have the opportunity — maybe the obligation — to help them in other ways.” – Mike Havala, Loaves & Fishes CEO
35th Anniversary Proclamation from DuPage County Board
Loaves & Fishes Community Service was honored to receive a Proclamation from the DuPage County Board commemorating its 35th Anniversary. DuPage County Chairman, Dan Cronin presented President/CEO Mike Havala, Vice President of Advancement Nancy Wiersum, and Vice President of CARES Programs Janet Derrick with the official proclamation in celebration and appreciation for 35 years… Read more »
Healthy Food and Summer Needs
Healthy Food and Summer Needs “Our goal is to provide people with the same quantity and quality of healthy food that others have access to.” – Loaves & Fishes CEO Mike Havala, as featured in Positively Naperville Read more→
Naperville Chef Showdown 2020
Our 2019 Naperville Chef Showdown was a huge success thanks to our event partners, Chefs, restaurants, special guests, sponsors, participants & attendees. Special thanks to our event partners at My Chef Catering, our event sponsor Energy Services and to NCTV17!Our great community offered support on behalf of families and individuals who struggle to meet their… Read more »
Bolingbrook Compass Church Food Pantry/Loaves & Fishes
Serving our neighbors and meeting the needs of the community is a vital part of Loaves & Fishes mission. We are proud to announce the opening in Bolingbrook of the Compass Church Food Pantry in Collaboration with Loaves & Fishes Community Services.
Continental Motors is Driven to Care
Continental Motors offered hope for a brighter future during their 8th Driven to Care Event, held at Continental Toyota in Hodgkins on December 6, 2018. Eight struggling families received a car courtesy of the Continental Motors Group franchises: Acura, Audi, Ferrari, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota. This year’s event brought the total number of donated… Read more »
REFUEL
SAVE THE DATE December 10th, 2019 1 DAY TO REFUEL, REFOCUS, & RESTART Dealer Inspire’s 3rd Annual REFUEL is a special, one-day event that brings the community together to unplug, gain new perspectives, get healthier, and be inspired by celebrity speakers. It’s a can’t-miss day that will set you on the right path for 2020…. Read more »
ABC7 Chicago Proud Promo
After emceeing Loaves & Fishes Night to End Hunger gala, ABC7 anchor Judy Hsu chose Loaves & Fishes to film her Chicago Proud segment! She graciously chatted with both clients and volunteers in the market. We are grateful to Judy for showing such compassion and dedication toward struggling families. She brightened our day!
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Dealers Care
Joel Weinberger of Continental Motors Group met with Loaves & Fishes CARES Vice President Janet Derrick to promote Chicago Automobile Trade Association “Chicagoland Dealers Care” initiative on ABC 7 Chicago. We are so grateful for the support of Continental Motors to our car donation program!