In This Issue: Vaccine Clinic – March 8 Distribution Information Free Easter Baskets – Register Today! Vaccine Clinic On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, The state of Illinois is partnering with the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry for a free vaccine clinic! Additional Information | Schedule Appointment Distribution Information As a reminder … Read more
Nearly a decade ago, Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry (AAIFP) purchased a building on Jericho Road in Aurora to better serve the needs of the community. Since then, the building’s roof has needed repairs and patching in order to prevent leaks into the pantry’s interior. However, after years of patching and delaying the costly undertaking of … Read more
1 in 5 Residents Being Tested for COVID are Positive The Kane County Health Department encourages residents to be extra cautious amid record numbers of COVID cases. In This Issue: Kane County Health Department (KCHD) Press Release Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantries Response Find a Vaccine Clinic Near You! Sign-up for COVID-19 updates KCHD Press Release January 5, … Read more
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (AAIFP) is pleased to announce the first inaugural Volunteer of the Year award, dedicated to long-time volunteer Claire Perez. We would like to congratulate Tonya Beach on being selected as this year’s award recipient. Beach has been an Aurora area community member most of her life and started volunteering … Read more
Todd Smith was the first line of defense to fix wireless networks at Nokia. Now retired, he is the first line of defense to answer questions about the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (AAIFP) shelf-stable food box items. “About three or four months into retirement I wanted to do something useful,” said Smith. “I wanted … Read more
After 34 years of teaching in the Aurora and Naperville area, Linda Pfeiffer knew she wanted to spend her retirement giving back to the community. Starting in 2009, Pfeiffer helps distribute food at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (AAIFP). “I felt good about donating my time to the pantry, and knew there was a … Read more
The Illinois Housing and Development Authority (IHDA) is launching the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) which can provide up to $25,000 in emergency rental assistance to qualifying households. Applications begin Monday, December 6, 2021 through Sunday, January 9, 2022, proof of citizenship is not required and the ILRPP assistance grant does NOT have to be … Read more