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Loaves & Fishes – 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.
Loaves & Fishes – High Egg Prices Reflect Growing Need as More Families Seek Help
Buying a carton of eggs used to be a simple task—now, for many families, it’s a painful reminder of skyrocketing costs. Yesterday, I watched...
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Hosts Chef Showdown on April 17
Annual Chef Showdown fundraiser will benefit struggling families during festivities in the community Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub, located at 580 Exchange Court,...
Loaves & Fishes – Three Trips Around the Earth: Celebrating Our Incredible Drivers
by Melissa Luken
Ever wonder what three trips around the earth might feel like? Just ask our dedicated drivers at Loaves & Fishes Community Services!...
Loaves & Fishes – Honoring Nancy Wiersum: A Legacy of Service and Hope
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After 20 incredible years of giving her heart and soul to the community, Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President of Advancement at...
Loaves & Fishes – The Joy of Volunteering
by Jack Shindler
Not long after retiring, I showed up at Loaves and Fishes. I’d heard about it from a colleague sometime before, and somehow,...
Loaves & Fishes – Into 2025: With Compassion, Purpose and Commitment
As we close another impactful year, we are filled with gratitude for the support that has empowered Loaves & Fishes Community Services to uplift...
Loaves & Fishes Executive Vice President Nancy Wiersum Retirement Announced
For many years, Nancy Wiersum has been a welcomed contributor to Positively Naperville. With news of her retirement, we wish her well with much...
Loaves & Fishes – 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...
Pennies for Pies Drive provides 130 pumpkin pies for Loaves & Fishes
To donate in support of the Pennies for Pies drive to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services, look for the countertop display at local...
Loaves & Fishes: 40th Anniversary Open House – You’re Invited
Last month, I again walked in the Jaycees Last Fling Labor Day Parade with Loaves & Fishes.
It’s such a slice of wholesome Americana and...
Loaves & Fishes: Take action and tackle hunger
As September begins, we observe Hunger Action Month, an initiative by Feeding America to mobilize communities nationwide to tackle hunger. This month reminds us...
A Lifeline of Hope: My Journey with Loaves & Fishes Community Services
by Megan Lynch
Joining the team at Loaves & Fishes Community Services last November was a profound and transformative experience. It was the week...
Loaves & Fishes – Summer and Food Insecurity: A Growing Challenge
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many look forward to summer as a season of relaxation and enjoyment. However, for a significant...
Loaves & Fishes: Letter carriers deliver kindness and generosity
Stamp Out Hunger transforms the lives of millions, including the over 9,000 individuals served weekly by Loaves & Fishes. Organized by the National Association...
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 11 will benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Above / 32nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive is Sat., May 11, 2024. The Naperville collection will benefit families served by Loaves...
Loaves & Fishes: Mindful stewards creating a sustainable future
Welcome to Loaves & Fishes, where we believe in ending hunger while also caring for our planet. With a commitment to recycling and environmentally...
Chef Showdown returns April 18 to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Above / Loaves & Fishes Community Services fundraiser again is set to benefit struggling families in local community.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Has announced...
Loaves & Fishes: Culinary creativity soars as the power of community provides
Naperville residents, brace yourselves for an evening of culinary thrills as Loaves & Fishes presents its eagerly anticipated annual event, Chef Showdown, on April...
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...