A New Beginning
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your generosity and dedication in 2015; a year that saw significant progress in connecting low-income individuals and families to the resources they need to thrive. Over 4,600 families received assistance over the past year, and, through the Client Engagement Model, we have experienced great success in finding sustainable… Read more »
The Power of Community
The western suburbs of Chicago are increasingly becoming home to low-income families in search of safer neighborhoods, better schools, and affordable housing; yet, they are finding that a lack of employment opportunities and public transit are blocking their path to self-sufficiency. With the help of Loaves & Fishes, these families are connected to the resources… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Marks Success
We have weighed in 76,000 lbs of food donated @StampOutHunger with more donations coming in! #fooddrive #food pic.twitter.com/H8WXbggkji — Loaves & Fishes (@loaves_fishes) May 12, 2015
ConAgra Foods Foundation grants $150,000 for Client Engagement Model
Thanks @conagrafoods for granting us $150,000 toward our Client Engagement Model! #giveback #endhunger #empowerlives #makeadifference #philanthropy A photo posted by Loaves & Fishes (@loavesfishes1984) on May 8, 2015 at 9:49am PDT
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
How Could Proposed Funding Cuts Impact Client Families?
Child poverty, unfortunately, is a growing epidemic in the state of Illinois. No one wants to see a child suffer. No one likes reading or hearing about a child being abused or neglected. We are aware of programs, services, and even policies at both the state and federal level that have been effective reducing child… Read more »
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 »
Moving Toward Let’s Move!
School systems may have many challenges in their attempt to provide a new level of healthy foods to students. That doesn’t surprise me really. It’s only been five years since Michelle Obama began to promote the Let’s Move initiatives, and despite the flack from the school yards, I am glad to see someone finally put… Read more »
Finding Solutions that Stick
The Client Engagement Model has been going strong for a little over 90 days now. We have learned a lot about our clients as a result. Poverty has many faces, names, stories and cultural backgrounds, but our clients have so much in common. They want the best for their families, whether they have been struggling… Read more »