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LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY NEWSZINE SUMMER 2014 VOL.1 LiveWire IGNITES 30 th Year Kick-off p. 6-7 SHARE SOLVINGHUNGERANDREACHINGEMPOWERMENT LiveWire visits Loaves & Fishes and shares their energy with Charles McLimans, President/CEO.

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LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY NEWSZINE

SUMMER 2014 VOL.1

LiveWire IGNITES 30th Year Kick-off p. 6-7

SHARESOLVINGHUNGERANDREACHINGEMPOWERMENT

LiveWire visits Loaves & Fishes and shares their energy with Charles McLimans, President/CEO.

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SHARELOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY NEWSZINE

SUMMER 2014 VOL.1

LEADERSHIP TEAMCharles P. McLimansPresident/CEO

Megan SelckVP/Chief Development Officer

Jody BenderDirector of Community Engagement

Cary GilkeyDirector of Food Operations

Elizabeth HoffmanHuman Resources/Office Manager

Jane MacdonaldDirector of Nutrition & Wellness

Shelly SchmitzDirector of Volunteer Engagement

Duncan WardDirector of Empowerment Programs

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPeggy BeataBoard Chair

Mike HavalaVice Chair Finance

Alicia McCareinsVice Chair Governance

Tom WintersVice Chair Advancement

Alice SisbarroTreasurer

David BrownSecretary

Barry HorekImmed. Past Chair

Charlie BrooksHarol-Deane Garren, Emerita

Wendy Hayum-GrossRon Haskell, Emeritus

Tom KallayChristina KleinGeorge MannTom McGoughChris MichalskiPaul NovotnyKevin O’HaraMatt Pfeiffer Dawn StruxnessCeleste Wagner

SHAREJody BenderEditor [email protected]

Matt ChicolaEditor, [email protected]

Rachelle HickeyCreative/Art [email protected]

Peter HoffmanPhotographer, Cover [email protected]

Rick Wagner Photographer

Loaves & Fishes Community Services1871 High Grove Lane

Naperville, Illinois 60540

Ph: 630.355.3663 • Fax: [email protected] • loaves-fishes.org

Dear Friends,

It’s time to celebrate! Loaves & Fishes has entered its 30th year of service, and I am honored to share the

first edition of our newszine, SHARE, with you. In this case, SHARE stands for Solving Hunger and Reaching

Empowerment, but share is also so integral to our work that it was the ideal title for this new semi-annual

publication.

YOU - our community - take the lead on this front, by sharing your time, talent and treasure with Loaves &

Fishes to benefit our low-income neighbors physically, emotionally and financially. We reciprocate by shar-

ing in this publication how the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations make an

indelible impact in the lives of others.

The best part of “share” is the unlimited possibilities the verb possesses. Consider the cumulative impact

of social media usage. When you post interesting or entertaining information or a photo, your network of

friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances can share it with their network, allowing the message of the

original post to grow stronger with each share.

Our message is strong: Loaves & Fishes ends hunger and empowers lives. And with your help, we can am-

plify that message to new individuals who share our passion for community so that together, we can build a

better community for us all.

On that note, we welcome you to share SHARE!

Sincerely,

Charles P. McLimans

President/CEO

Copyright Loaves & Fishes Community Services 2014 – All Rights Reserved

Nikko Viejon (lead vocals, 10), Danny Cappelli (lead guitar, 9), Alex Cappelli (bass guitar, 12) and Cohen Bessler (drums, 12) have been playing together for 2½ years under the tutelage of Ken Mandat at Hix Brothers Music. Several of the Hix Brothers bands (Hix Bros Allstars, Apollo 4, Lipstick Dagger, Shadow for Sale, LiveWire, & Captains of Industry) rocked our stage on June 13th. Did you miss LiveWire’s performance at Day Without Hunger? Download their original songs, But U Did and Crushed, on iTunes or check out their website (wearelivewire.com) and Facebook page (facebook.com/RockLiveWire).

As she walked down the grocery aisle at Loaves & Fishes, stopping along the way to fill her cart with

nutritious foods, household products and personal items, Farry Coleman’s grin never left her face. “People ask me, ‘Farry, why are you smiling?’” she explains. “I’m supposed to smile!” Others in Farry’s shoes may not be so effusively positive.

In January 2011, Farry was diagnosed with lung cancer after being out of work for 18 months.

“You hear all these stories about cancer. Your first thought is I have this, I’m going to die. I came from a doctor visit, and I began to cry,” she describes, pausing at the produce cooler doors and looking past the shelves of greens, reds and yel-lows. “This went on for about a week or two then I asked myself why was I crying and moping? I have overcome a lot so I will do well with this.”

Although her health was in question, Farry returned to work part-time, then full-time, because she struggled to afford her mounting medical bills for chemo-therapy treatments. She went through her savings, but Farry’s resolve did not falter.

“As I went through treatment, I saw so many people had given up. I would pray with them and let them know we are in this together, so smile, hold your head up and please go on.” Farry’s focus shifts to the reflection staring back at her in the cooler door as she emphatically says, “I would sometimes look in the mir-ror and say I am beautiful with hair or without. I have to live, I won’t let cancer beat me.”

It was during this difficult period that Farry utilized Loaves & Fishes’ services. According to the American Cancer Soci-ety, a well-balanced diet is an essential

part of cancer treatment because it gives a patient the strength to continue fighting.

“Loaves & Fishes was a great resource at the time because I didn’t have money for food or personal things,” she explained as she opened the cooler door to retrieve some lettuce, green peppers and carrots. “Knowing I could turn to Loaves & Fishes – knowing I had something two times a month: fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and household supplies. Loaves & Fishes changed my life.”

With her cancer in remission, Farry re-mains a beacon of hope for those around her. She refers her neighbors seeking help to Loaves & Fishes. And for those who don’t know Farry but are experienc-ing barriers, she hopes her story will empower you to be strong even during the darkest times.

Know that the choice is yours to live or die, so do as I did. Choose life. –Farry Coleman

Clockwise from top left: Farry shops with volunteers Emily Cardwell and Jacqueline Nunes. Above: Farry meets Duncan Ward, Loaves & Fishes Director of Empowerment Programs.

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A Beacon of HOPE Farry Coleman’s Optimism

is an Inspiration to All

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The suburbs are increasingly becoming the home of America’s poor. Suburban poverty across the country grew 53% between 2000 and 2010, more than twice the rate of urban poverty, according to a recent report by the Brookings Institution. For the first time, more poor people live in the suburbs than in cities.

Collaboration has been essential in addressing the growing needs of low-income neighbors, and thanks to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago (UWMC), Loaves & Fishes has transformed its service model to become a leading organization in metropolitan Chicago. SHARE had an opportunity to discuss the partnership with David Cassel, Chief Professional Officer at United Way of DuPage/West Cook, but first, here is a little background about the history of this effective collaboration:

HistoryLoaves & Fishes began collaborating with UWMC (formerly, United Way Na-perville) in 2007 when virtually all of its

1,400 clients resided in Naperville. Loaves & Fishes wanted to affiliate itself with a strong community advocate and evolve into a more effective service agency.

Since 2007, both organizations have experienced significant changes yet remain close allies. In 2010, Loaves & Fishes expanded its service area to include all of DuPage County and after moving into its new facility in 2011, the organization expanded its programming to include job search support, skills-based classes, public benefits enrollment, legal advice, and Veterans’ benefit as-sistance. These complementary services reduce poverty by empowering clients to become self-sufficient.

UWMC underwent a similar evolu-tion in the past seven years. Loaves & Fishes currently works directly with the UWMC, now a regional organization with member offices throughout the suburbs. UWMC expanded its funding priorities and increased collaborations with key partners. Thanks to this vibrant partner-ship with United Way, Loaves & Fishes helped 220% more individuals over the past 7 years.

Recently, Loaves & Fishes was named the Top Agency Partner in the area of Safety Net at UWMC’s Community Celebration on June 13th. This event celebrated successful community col-laborations demonstrating measureable

impact in increasing high school gradua-tion rates, building financial stability, im-proving health and meeting basic needs. Throughout its partnership, UWMC and Loaves & Fishes have motivated each other to continuously improve programs and brainstorm innovative solutions to address suburban poverty.

From left: Wendy DuBoe, CEO of UWMC; David Cassel, Chief Profession-al Officer at United Way of DuPage/West Cook; Peggy Beata, Loaves & Fishes Board Chair; Dean Harrison, CEO of Northwestern Memorial Hospi-tal and the UWMC Campaign Cabinet Chair at UWMC’s Community Celebra-tion held on June 13th at Venue Six10 in the Spertus Institute in Chicago.

United We StandLoaves & Fishes and United Way Address Suburban Poverty

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SHARE: How does United Way’s collec-tive impact model achieve large-scale social change?

Cassel: At its simplest, United Way’s collective impact model is about differ-ent sectors of the community working together toward shared goals with a common plan and shared measure-ment system. We know that positive large-scale social change will only be achieved when all organizations within a community come together to focus on improving very specific outcomes.

United Way, as the largest private funder of health and human services (locally and nationally), is uniquely positioned to serve as the backbone organization bringing together agencies, volunteers and resources to address issues that no organization can tackle alone. We col-lect meaningful data to ensure we are making progress, holding ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving outcomes.

An excellent example of our collective impact work is our LIVE UNITED Neigh-borhood Network model. Working with a lead partner in the community, United Way organizes and integrates a network of resources in education, income and health in a central location, usually a school, in one of our 58 communities of greatest need. This model allows fami-lies to access the necessary mix of qual-ity programs under one roof. To date, we have established two Neighborhood Networks – one in West Chicago (lo-cated in DuPage County) and Brighton Park (located in the City of Chicago). By the year 2020, we will launch ten Neighborhood Networks. The networks will fully embrace the collective impact model and those communities will be on the road to realizing the large-scale social change desired.

SHARE: How does Loaves & Fishes fit into this model?

Cassel: Safety Net (food, shelter and freedom from violence) is at the core of United Way’s strategy. As a key partner in our Safety Net strategy, Loaves & Fishes provides individuals and families in need the food they need to survive. Without the services provided by Loaves & Fishes, many people in the community would be left with nothing to eat and forced to make very difficult choices on how to survive. If this was all Loaves & Fishes did, they would be providing a key service in the community, but they go much further.

Loaves & Fishes has known for a long time to feed people is worthwhile but to change the circumstances that create the food insecurity is key to ending hun-ger. Loaves & Fishes also understands the enormous benefits of collaborating with partners to meet the wide range of needs of those they serve. Because of that knowledge, Loaves & Fishes is a key partner in developing the collaborations with other service providers needed to make services available and accessible to those in need. Loaves & Fishes has done this by opening up their space and other resources for service delivery of all kinds – embracing the partnerships and seeing their clients’ circumstances change for the better.

This collaborative approach is exactly the type of effort that will make “collec-tive impact” successful. Working with organizations who understand this from the outset, have experience in develop-ing and growing collaborative efforts and who see the large picture of the work they do in the community makes Loaves & Fishes a strong partner today and in the future.

SHARE: How can our organizations continue working together to actual-ize the objectives set forth in United Way’s LIVE UNITED 2020 plan?

Cassel: United Way is excited about our progress towards our LIVE UNITED 2020 Goals. With five years remaining, we are on track to meet what we set out to do:

• Help 50,000 underperforming middle school kids enter high school ready to succeed

• Advance economic stability for 100,000 households

• Connect more than 200,000 people with available, preventative health services

• Answer the crisis needs of approxi-mately 1 million people every year by providing food, shelter and freedom from violence

Moving beyond our ten-year goals, there are three key steps United Way, in partnership with Loaves & Fishes (along with a wide range of other stakeholders) must do to make large-scale change a reality: 1) develop shared goals in education, income and health in the communities we serve; 2) align resourc-es and efforts to meet those very specific outcomes; and 3) evaluate our efforts to hold ourselves accountable for achiev-ing the desired goals.

Through these three key actions, together we will change the story for individuals, families, and communities in need. And Loaves & Fishes, along with United Way and all of the other stake-holders who participate, will be able to look back and say, “we finally achieved large-scale social change together…and that was the only way we were able to accomplish it… together.”

Interview with David CasselChief Professional Officer at United Way of DuPage/West Cook discusses United Way’s relationship with Loaves & Fishes Community Services

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David Cassel speaks to Loaves & Fishes Community Advisory Council in June about the importance of collaboration to benefit low-income individuals.

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A Day We’ll Never Forget: Day Without Hunger 6/13/14Loaves & Fishes’ 30th anniversary kick-off at the 7th annual Day Without Hunger celebration on June 13th had it all! Vol-unteers, clients, dignitaries, community advocates and guests came together to taste excellent food courtesy of local restaurants and grocers, play interactive games created by vendors and rock to live music by Hix Brothers’ bands. It was a beautiful day to begin the new era of Loaves & Fishes.

Loaves & Fishes 3.0 RevealedLongwood Elementary School’s choir and City of Naperville’s Mayor A. George Pradel, a longtime champion of Loaves & Fishes, unveiled the organizations’ new name: Loaves & Fishes Community Services. This transformation reflects program evolution throughout the years. While Loaves & Fishes began as a “pan-try” to serve low-income families, it has outgrown this label by adopting a com-prehensive model with hunger relief at its core to solve the underlying barriers clients face through collaborative, multi-faceted services.

Connecting Community to CompassionGeorge Mann, Loaves & Fishes board member, and his wife, Julie, illustrated how those who share Loaves & Fishes’ vi-sion to end hunger can make a difference by participating in the $6 million Power of Community Campaign. A $1 dona-tion provides Loaves & Fishes’ clients with $10 in goods and services. They then rein-vest these savings into our local economy. To date, this comprehensive campaign has reached 59% of its total goal and will allow Loaves & Fishes to advance plans for expansion and programmatic addi-tions in the western suburbs of Chicago.

A Night to Remember: Night to End Hunger 6/28/14Whether soaking up breathtaking views or feasting on fine organic dining, guests at Night to End Hunger were motivated to share their joy with Loaves & Fishes. On June 28th, Loaves & Fishes gathered high-profile community members at Her-itage Prairie Farm in Elburn to celebrate this first-time event, which brought in $267,650 for Loaves & Fishes programs!

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I found a job 2 weeks after my Job Search Support appointment. I re-did my resume and cover letter through this appointment, and this seemed to help.Christine

During my time as an intern at Loaves

& Fishes I’ve become more aware of the

challenges many people in my commu-

nity face. Before I came here I had heard

a lot of statistics about the families in

DuPage who were struggling, but when

you see it in person it gives the statistics

meaning.

Morrel

I started volunteering

when I retired in 2010.

While I was busy working

I didn’t have the time to

think about the need in

our community. Now that

I volunteer I see the need

every day I’m here. I am

fortunate that I can help do

something about it.

Sharrón

YCAN* really helps round out the generational gap when it comes to who is stepping up to make a differ-ence through Loaves & Fishes. It’s an opportunity for younger people to get together for a good cause and have fun while doing it!Danielle *Loaves & Fishes Young Community Action Network

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I’m so happy that I can come here to take English as a Second Language classes because it’s so difficult for me to learn by myself with the books from the library. And I need to learn quickly because I need a job. I want to study so much in these classes and do my homework and practice in my house. So thank you for giving me the opportunity to come to this class. Krishna

There is a special camaraderie and en-

ergy with the wonderful people I work

with as well as serve. Watching some-

one’s face register excitement when

they receive fresh produce, especially

if it’s a child, is gratifying. I benefit from

that too! Michelle

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Two things about Loaves & Fishes strike me as unique: The first is that they provide food in a way that allows the clientele to maintain a sense of dignity and control. The second is how it addresses poverty and the goal to empower people to be self-sufficient. I am humbled to have recently become a board member of this wonderful organization.Kevin

I’ve been volunteering

for 30 years in providing

food through organiza-

tions such as Loaves &

Fishes. Unfortunately I

see the need for feeding

people continue to rise.

I’m just glad and blessed

that I can be a small part

of God’s plan.

Tom

I’m on a fixed income and I’m disabled. Loaves & Fishes helps me make it through with food, vegetables and other services throughout the month. Alex

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I want to acknowledge Loaves & Fishes for their helpful, caring and professional volunteers who as-

sisted me with signing up for Affordable Care Act after failed attempts at home. They were a delight to

work with and not only assisted me with ACA but other options such as SNAP. I just moved to the area 3

weeks ago and I am not currently working. I am very grateful for the assistance they provided me.

Sue

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Which children’s breakfast cereals are high in fiber and low in sugar to reduce risk of diabetes? Which canned vegetables have the low-est sodium levels to promote heart health? Which soups are low in fat and sodium to decrease blood pressure? Smart Check knows.

While Loaves & Fishes continuously increases the amount of fresh produce, dairy and lean meat offered to its clients, it is also important for shelf-stable products to offer nutritional value. Thanks to the Smart Check program led by volunteer Nan Conrad, a registered dietitian nutritionist with a master’s degree in Nutrition, Loaves & Fishes has a major impact on its families’ health and well-being.

According to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), several key factors contribute to the vulnerability of low-income and food-insecure individuals to obesity, including limited resources; lack of access to healthy, affordable foods; high stress levels; greater exposure and susceptibility to marketing of obesity-

promoting products and limited access to health care. Nan believes Loaves & Fishes can play an integral part in help-ing families overcome these barriers.

“Food insecurity has both a direct and indirect effect on public health. Stud-ies show food-insecure individuals have a high incidence of obesity and diseases associated with obesity such as heart disease, diabetes, iron defi-ciency, asthma, behavioral problems, stress and depression,” Nan explains. “Moreover, food insecurity is a symptom of other problems related to poverty: unemployment, disability, single-parent households…it affects our public health system tremendously. In order for the symptom to go away, you need to also treat the problem.”

Rave reviews during a conversation last year with volunteer Phyllis Dixon inspired Nan to learn more about Loaves & Fishes’ services. “I saw how Phyllis just lit up talking about what a differ-ence Loaves & Fishes’ volunteers make in peoples’ lives,” Nan recalled. After spending her first day sorting through blueberries, Nan saw during her next shift how her hard work paid off. “I saw a little boy, perhaps 5 years old, pick up the blueberry container and examine all the blueberries in it to make sure they all looked good,” she describes. “He then put the container in his mother’s cart. As a nutritionist (and a mother), I was beaming that I was part of helping that little boy choose blueberries. One rotten blueberry could have turned him off forever!”

Since that time, Nan has joined Loaves & Fishes’ Nutrition Advisory Council and uses her professional background to advocate for increasing Loaves & Fishes’

focus on quality nutrition and nutrition education.

“Since 46% of our clients are under the age of 18, we have a wonderful op-portunity to empower kids and their parents with knowledge of how to shop smart, cook smart and eat smart,” she said. “Once clients have recovered from their financial setbacks and no longer need Loaves & Fishes’ services, nutrition education can leave a lasting legacy.”

So, what is on the horizon for Nan and the Smart Check program?

“The possibilities are endless!” Nan enthuses. “We can teach clients about meal planning, budgeting, label reading and how Smart Check choices can fit into these activities to create delicious, healthy meals for their families.”

Grocery shopping can be an overwhelming experience. Most shopping decisions are impulse selections. This is true whether it’s shopping at Loaves & Fishes or at

any grocery store. Smart Check is an easy way for shoppers to iden-tify the more nutritious foods at Loaves & Fishes.–Nan Conrad

Nan Conrad is Smart

If you are interested in volunteering for our Smart Check program, please contact Jane Macdonald, Director of Nutrition & Wellness at [email protected].

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Loaves & Fishes Names November

“Leave a Legacy of Gratitude Month”It is a time to give thanks and give back, and this November will be especially meaningful when Loaves & Fishes celebrates Leave a Legacy of Gratitude Month. Last year, Loaves & Fishes introduced the Raphael Legacy Society, named for its founder, St. Raphael Parish. This society is comprised of donors who have made a special commitment to provide for the continued success of Loaves & Fishes in their legacy and/or estate plans.

Then, in June, Loaves & Fishes held its first informational seminar for individuals interested in learning about prepar-ing a will compared to a living trust. Presented by Ted Kuczek, Law Firm of Kuczek & Associates, in conjunction with Zac Larson, Cantera Associates of Thrivent Financial, the seminar was a great success, prompting Loaves & Fishes to dedicate an entire month to help guide individuals who are making decisions regarding their estates. The organization will also demonstrate the impact that membership in The Raphael Legacy Society has on the community.

Peggy Beata, Loaves & Fishes’ board chair, shared why she decided to become a Raphael Legacy Society member. “My husband, Ron, and I have worked hard our entire lives to grow and save our earnings for the future,” she describes. “We’ve reached a point in our lives where we want to know that what we leave behind will continue the work we began with this important organization long ago. Making Loaves & Fishes part of our estate plan made us happy, now.”

Keep an eye out for more information about Leave a Legacy of Gratitude Month on Loaves & Fishes’ Facebook page. The good you do for your community lives forever!

BLACK FRIDAY... CYBER MONDAY...

#GivingTuesday December 2, 2014 Set to Make the Holidays Happier x2Talk about inspiring! On December 3, 2013, Loaves & Fishes supporters raised $72,147.89, and when combined with a $25,000 match from an anonymous family foundation, the total was nearly $100,000! What was this outpouring of generosity attributed to? Giving Tuesday.

Following Thanksgiving, there are two days for getting deals: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2012, Giving Tuesday started as a new holiday tradition on the east coast and has quickly grown in popularity for non-profit organizations across the country. As its name would suggest, Giving Tuesday celebrates and encourages philanthropy to kick off the holiday season.

This year, Loaves & Fishes has secured $90,000 in matching gifts from three sources, raising the earning potential to $180,000 because each dollar do-nated will be matched! So a $10 donation will equal $20, $100=$200, and $1,000=$2,000! Moreover, Loaves & Fishes will be throwing a #GivingTuesday Celebration, inviting the community to see the impact of their gifts directly while also enjoying family-friendly activities and some seasonal treats! Tis the season to share the joy!

Stay updated on the #GivingTuesday Celebration by following us on Facebook!

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SEPTEMBER EVENTSSeptember is National Hunger Action Month! How Will You Take Action?Take action in September by volunteering, attending a Loaves & Fishes event, making a donation, or organizing a food drive – there are so many opportunities to get involved! You can also SHARE this newszine with your friends to help build awareness for our food insecure neighbors. Be part of the solution!

Friday

262-6 pm

Loaves & Fishes 1871 High Grove Lane

Naperville, IL

Loaves & Fishes Open House Transformation is a common theme for Loaves & Fishes this year. What began as a name change has driven pro-grammatic restructuring and plans for a complete recon-figuration of its fresh market. Loaves & Fishes aspires to provide clients with access to more fresh food as well as empowering low income families toward self-sufficency.You are invited to learn more about this evolving organi-zation and the future outlook it has to benefit low-income individuals, so take action on September 26th by visiting Loaves & Fishes for a first-hand experience of its innova-tive modernization!

OCTOBER EVENTSSunday

1911:30-3:30 pm

Naperville Central H.S.440 Aurora Ave.

Naperville, IL

SOUP’S ON! Bring the entire family to Soup’s On! Feast on tastings of soups, stews, chowders, signature sandwiches, artisan cheeses and decadent desserts from more than 25 lead-ing restaurants and food emporiums. Enjoy live musical performances from award-winning student groups, bid on silent auction items, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Loaves & Fishes, DuPage PADS, Hesed House and Rotary Club of Naperville Chari-ties to address the ever-present needs of food, clothing and shelter. Adult early bird tickets are $40 until 9/14 and $45 thereafter. Children’s tickets are $10 (ages 6-12).

To learn more, visit soupsonrotary.com

12:30 – 2:30 pmGrace, UMC

300 E. Gartner Rd. Naperville

CROP WalkAfter you’ve eaten your fill at Soup’s On!, head over to the 32nd Annual CROP Walk. Walkers can select a 3.1 miles or .6 miles route. Loaves & Fishes is one of the local benefi-ciaries. For more information or to register to walk, please visit napervillecropwalk.org.

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Thank Youvolunteers, donors, and supporters who have

made the past 30 years of service to our community possible.

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