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Loaves and Fishes

Loaves & Fishes is an anti-poverty, hunger relief agency that serves the western suburbs of Chicago.

Feeding Families, Nourishing the Earth: Loaves & Fishes Launches Composting Initiative

By Debbie White At Loaves & Fishes, our mission has always been to nourish people in need—but now, we’re also nourishing the Earth. Every day, we...

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 – 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

Loaves & Fishes Report 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,...

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 and Fishes: Is trucking in your wheelhouse?

by Amy Clarke Sievers Loaves & Fishes Community Services is the largest food pantry in Illinois – feeding approximately 10,000 people each week. Every...

Loaves & Fishes: Opening up at ‘Moving Up’

by Mary Boulos Loaves & Fishes recently celebrated the success of another graduating class of the Moving Up program. This transformative 20-session workshop addresses...

Loaves & Fishes CARES Car Program

by Mary Boulos While COVID-19 resulted in the temporary closures of many businesses and client programs over the past year, the Loaves & Fishes CARES...

Loaves & Fishes: Making a Difference by Working Together

by Mary Boulos The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed our way of life and caused a great deal of strain on our community. With unemployment...