At the Aurora Food Pantry’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Radiothon, Dan Dolan was presented with the Champion Against Hunger Award by the pantry staff and board. Dolan created the annual fundraiser eight years ago, and it has since grown into the pantry’s most significant event of the year. “With gratitude and a strong … Read more
In This Issue: Kids’ Pop Up – Backpack & School Supplies Grocery Bags Needed Healthy Cents Classes Share Your Story Evening Distribution Bookmobile Stops Senior Meal Distributions Kids’ Pop Up Pantry Our next kid’s pop up pantry will be Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Calvary Church of Naperville. We will have … Read more
Aurora Food Pantry Receives State Funding AURORA, IL – For the first time in Aurora Food Pantry’s 41-year history, the nonprofit has been written into the next state budget and will receive $350,000 in funding. Grant funds were graciously secured by Senator Linda Holmes and Representative Stephanie Kifowit. The funding will be used for much-need … Read more
In This Issue: Drive-Thru Distributions – June 6 through June 16 Evening Distribution Bookmobile Stops Free Summer Camps Summer Lunches & Snacks – Meals on the Move Senior Meal Distributions Guest Booths at Distributions June Events Drive-Thru Distribution Due to our roof replacement, we will be moving distribution from indoors to drive-through style. This will … Read more
The third Tuesday of every month will be an evening distribution starting Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 2:00-6:00 PM. There will not be a distribution from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on these dates. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Tuesday, … Read more
Starting Monday, June 6, 2022, the Aurora Food Pantry will be moving all distributions outdoors as a drive-thru, due to a much-needed replacement of the roof. Indoor distributions will resume on Monday, June 27, 2022. “We are thrilled to begin the long-awaited roof replacement this month at the pantry,” Said Shannon Cameron, Executive Director, “Distributions … Read more
Living just two miles away, Marie Wienckowski, found herself driving past the Aurora Food Pantry on multiple occasions, wondering why people were carrying banana boxes out to their cars. One day, to feed her curiosity, she stopped in to check it out. After her visit, she knew she wanted to play a small role at … Read more
In This Issue: Senior Meal Distributions Internet Service Credit PCs for People – Free/Affordable Technology April Events For translations, click here. Para traducciones, haga clic aquí. Senior Meal Distributions State Representatives Barbara Hernandez, Keith Wheeler, Stephanie Kifowit, and the Kane Senior Council are hosting several senior meal distribution events throughout 2022. These events are FREE and … Read more
There is no greater good than feeding those in need… 2021 marked the Aurora Food Pantry’s 40th year serving the Fox Valley. Through community partnerships, donations, volunteers and dedicated staff and board of directors, the pantry will be feeding those in need for another 40 years and beyond. Thank you for your continued support! View Annual Report
Mask Mandate – Update The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Board of Directors has made the decision to allow masking optional starting Monday, March 21, 2022. While wearing a mask will be optional, it is highly encouraged to continue to wear one in large group settings, and if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms with a … Read more