Variety Makes Loaves & Fishes Go Round
When I joined Loaves & Fishes, I marveled at the commitment, loyalty and diversity of volunteer manpower. Each day was more inspiring than the day before as I would learn the stories of our long term volunteers: the couple who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by starting the day volunteering the volunteers I see four… Read more »
The Return to College Ritual
The summer is passing by way too quickly. It seems like we just moved our daughter’s “stuff” home from college and she is already preparing her list of additional “stuff” to bring back to college! It was easier when her school supply list consisted of 8 markers, 4 glue sticks, 10 No. 2 pencils, 4… Read more »
YCAN Floats their Boat with 95.9 The River
We will be at Centennial Beach for the #959theriver Float Your Boat for a Cause on Sunday! Will our cardboard and duct tape boat make it across the finish line? Be there from 11-4 to find out! #cardboard #floatyourboat #ducttape #summer #fun #smile #ycan #ypn #millennial #mackayinthemorning A photo posted by Loaves & Fishes (@loavesfishes1984)… Read more »
Team L&F Running in the Rain
The Giving DuPage Human Race was a blast today! #race #raceday #run A photo posted by Loaves & Fishes (@loavesfishes1984) on Apr 25, 2015 at 3:37pm PDT
Under Construction: L&F 3.0 In Process
Strange things appear to be happening at 1871 High Grove. Storage racks are disappearing, new displays are popping up in the grocery market and the warehouse has bright light beaming down from the now visible windows. What else can be expected and how will it benefit our clients, volunteers and operations? “With the growing number… Read more »
Finding the True Meaning of Volunteering
Everybody wants to feel valued. When I speak, I want my remarks to be noticed. If I participate, I want my efforts to matter. But present day conveniences allow for inertia to leave me feeling fully engaged. Checking Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, emails, texts, Instagram and auto reminders from several meet up groups…I am blitzed with… Read more »
The Battle for Employment
What is the true unemployment rate in Illinois? Are you accounted for in the true unemployment number? According to recent reports, the Illinois working-age population has grown by nearly 300,000 since the recession; however the Illinois workforce has shrunk 226,000 over the same period. This indicates there’s a gap of more than 500,000 working-age Illinoisans… Read more »
Picnicking in the Park: Our Volunteers Rock!
Between July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, 1,561 volunteers donated 85,686 hours – the equivalent of 41 full-time employees! This hard work had to be celebrated, so we gathered at the Naperville Grand Pavilion with nearly 300 volunteers to enjoy music (from Belgio’s), food (from Gregg Eisel), and some fun yard games. Shelly Schmitz,… Read more »
Day Without Hunger & Night to End Hunger Launch New Era for Loaves & Fishes
It was a perfect day, surprisingly, for Friday the 13th, which created the perfect setting for Loaves & Fishes’ Day Without Hunger celebration. Day Without Hunger, which began 7 years ago as a 24-hour event, is an opportunity for community members to learn about food insecurity and Loaves & Fishes’ innovative service model that seeks… Read more »