Loaves and Fishes

By Amy Clarke Sievers Turning the calendar to 2026 for many means identifying New Year’s Resolutions. Let me be the first to say that if...

By Debbie White October is National Planned Giving Awareness Month, a time to recognize the lasting impact of legacy giving. For over 40 years, Loaves...

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...

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.

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 Report After 20 incredible years of giving her heart and soul to the community, Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President of Advancement at...

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,...

by Megan Lynch Joining the team at Loaves & Fishes Community Services last November was a profound and transformative experience. It was the week...

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

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