Illinois SNAP recipients and pantries brace for halt of federal food stamp funding amid shutdown: ‘A crisis”
Illinois SNAP recipients and pantries brace for halt of federal food stamp funding amid shutdown: ‘A crisis’ Download a PDF of this story here
Loaves & Fishes has provided over $1million in rent assistance
Over $1 Million in Rent Assistance Distributed! We are thrilled to report that Loaves & Fishes has provided over $1 million in rent assistance through the DuPage Emergency Rent Assistance Program, helping 141 households (378 individuals) in Aurora and Naperville stay safely housed. This program, implemented by DuPage County Community Services, offers assistance… Read more »
NCTV17 Spotlight Interview April 1, 2025
Mike Havala, CEO & President of Loaves & Fishes, attributes the rising demand to the increasing cost of living. The four counties they serve are home to 2.3 million people, with one in five individuals living in low-income or poverty conditions.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Appoints Megan Lynch as Executive Vice President – Advancement
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Appoints Megan Lynch as Executive Vice President – Advancement
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.
Loaves & Fishes Executive Vice President Nancy Wiersum Retirement Announced
Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President of Advancement for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, is set to retire on February 28, 2025, after serving in the position for eight years.
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.