There are lots of ways people keep busy after they retire: spending time with their grandchildren, golfing, traveling, researching their family tree, and, let’s not forget, playing pickleball. But according to the co-author of the book “What Retirees Want,” there’s one thing retirees don’t seem to be doing much of, and that’s volunteering. Only 26% … Read more
A Sunday School teacher’s creativity is shining at Zion Lutheran Church in Naperville, and because of that imagination, this month the entire congregation is in the September spotlight! Dawn Bodine has been teaching Sunday school for 15 years. About a year ago, she was inspired to challenge her students to do something good for their … Read more
Representative Lauren Underwood visited the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in August to talk to neighbors about the Affordable Connectivity Program. The program helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. The benefit provides up to a $30-a-month discount for internet service. A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop … Read more
In the spotlight in August, meet Sister Katrina. A Sister with a purpose and a former Catholic educator who is still making a difference! In 2021, after 53 years of teaching children in Catholic schools, Sister Katrina took a six-month sabbatical. While on break, she prayed and said, “I felt a calling to serve the … Read more
Jim retired years ago, but he knew he had more time and energy to give. He saw an article in the newspaper about the need for volunteers at the Aurora Food Pantry and has been giving his time stocking shelves and collecting food for four years now. Jim says, “Volunteering is rewarding. It’s for a … Read more
The largest single-day food drive in America is coming up this Saturday, May 13, 2023. Local letter carriers are working with food banks across the country to hold the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Saturday’s drive comes at a time when inflation is one of the roadblocks affecting millions of families and also preventing food … Read more
[metaslider id=11465] A $700,000 federal grant will allow the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to bring hot, nourishing meals to people who need them. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin secured the funding and came to the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry the first week of April to make the announcement. “This grant will allow us to … Read more
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is pleased to announce the Volunteer of the Year award, dedicated to long-time volunteer Claire Perez. The recipient of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year award goes to Linda Pfeiffer! Pfeiffer has been volunteering at the food pantry since 2009 and has seen the growth of the pantry from … Read more
En este problema: Despensas Móviles Se necesitan bolsas de comestibles DESPENSAS MÓVILES Despensa emergente para niños : sábado 7 de enero de 2023 | 10:00 – 12:00 | Iglesia Bautista Emanuel, 742 Claim St. Aurora Despensa móvil de empoderamiento de la mujer : jueves, 12 de enero de 2023 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Iglesia … Read more
In This Issue: Mobile Pantries Grocery Bags Needed Mobile Pantries Kids’ Pop Up Pantry: Saturday, January 7, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Iglesia Bautista Emanuel, 742 Claim St. Aurora Women’s Empowerment Mobile Pantry: Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Calvary Church of Naperville, 9S200 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville … Read more