Published for the Clients of Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
CommunityConnections May • Community Calendar
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES PANTRY REMINDERS
No Cost Dental Services
Aging Well in DuPage
To ensure Loaves & Fishes operates efficiently for all clients, we must enforce the following parking policies:
The Chicago Dental Society Foundation (CDSF) Dental Clinic provides primary dental care including oral examinations, prophylaxis, inter-oral and panoramic x-rays, basic restorations and extractions at no cost to patients who demonstrate need and reside in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. Patients must provide proof of residency, must be unable to get insurance and must show proof of qualifying income. The clinic is in the Wheaton Oaks Professional Building at 416 E. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton. For more information contact the Dental Clinic at: 630-260-8530.
DuPage County Senior Services presents this FREE event on Sunday, May 19, 1-4 pm in the College of DuPage Student Resource Center, Room 2000. Learn about the services and opportunities available in DuPage County for a full life at any age! For more information and to register for this free event, contact Antonia Harlan, DuPage County Community Services, at (630) 4076500 or Antonia.Harlan@dupageco.org.
Parking Client Parking will open 30 minutes before pick-up. El registro termina 30 minutos antes del cierre. Clients may not park in lots of surrounding buildings. Parking in unauthorized areas may result in being towed. Los clientes no pueden estacionarse en los lotes de los edificios circundantes. El aparcamiento en zonas no autorizadas puede resultar en ser remolcado.
WAYS fun-filled Summer Camp from June 3-August 23, 2013 Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS) summer camp is for elementary age children with opportunities for middle school students as Junior Counselors. Fun activities and field trips will promote problem solving, decision making, physical activity, social skills and self- esteem. Camp runs 10 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday with the option of extended hours from 8am – 6pm. Youth come for one or more weeks. The cost is $65/week, with scholarships available based on income. For more information or registration call 630-231-7166 or visit ways4change.org.
Health and Safety Training Available The Red Cross offers classes on First Aid, CPR, AED, Babysitter Training and more. View the May schedule at www.REDCROSS. org/takeaclass or call 1-800-REDCROSS (choose option 3).
Need a Car to get to work? If you have a child under 18 years old and have a job, you may qualify for the Salvation Army’s Ways to Work program. This loan program can provide up to an $8,000 loan at 8% interest even if you credit is not good. Call 877-601-2769.
Tutoring in English Would you like to improve your English speaking, reading and writing skills, but find it impossible to attend classes? Literacy DuPage offers tutoring schedules that are customized to meet your needs. Contact Literacy DuPage at 630-416-6699 and tell them that Loaves & Fishes sent you.
Home Safety Modifications Rebuilding Together Aurora offers nocost, home safety and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners who are seniors, living with a disability or caring for a loved one with a disability. Call 630-5857510 for more information and to apply.
Hands & Feet Outreach St. Paul Lutheran Church is sponsoring an outreach program at 537 S. Ardmore in Villa Park to help those in DuPage County who need item which cannot be purchased by food stamps (soap, toothpaste, diapers, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and more). Hands and Feet will be open the first Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm. Call 630-832-5580 if you have questions. Bring ID or lease to show address.
Baby Steps Join other young parents and parents-to-be (22 and under) and share in the experience of one of Teen Parent Connection’s most popular programs. Meet other young families; learn about your baby’s development and how to access resources in your community. Most of all, come to feel great about yourself! If interested call: Courtney Simek at 630-790-8433 ext. 307.
L&F ART Contest Will you draw us a picture? Loaves & Fishes would like some children’s drawings to use in our 2014 CALENDAR, decorate our lobby, use on holiday cards, and to help people know about us. Any child 5 to age 18 can participate. See the Reception Desk for more information and a submission form. Deadline is June 30. Loaves & Fishes gustaría dibujos de algunos niños para tilizarlos en nuestro CALENDARIO 2014, decorar el lobby, el uso de tarjetas de vacaciones, y ayudar a la gente nos conozca. Todos los niños de 5 a 18 años de edad pueden participar. Fecha límite: 30 de junio 2013.
May • News & Reminders Public Benefit Assistance If you are facing an emergency, or need help in understanding the community assistance that might be available to you or your household, meet with a representative from Loaves & Fishes while you are at the pantry. •
Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP)
Submit your application online for additional food for your family. Benefits are provided on the Link Card, an electronic card that can be used at most grocery stores.
• SNAP El programa de asistencia de nutrición suplementaria de Illinois puede ayudarle con los costos de la comida. Los beneficios se proveen a través de la tarjeta Link– una tarjeta electrónica que puede ser usada en la mayoría de las tiendas de alimentos . Nuestro representante trabajará con Ud durante para enviar la aplicación. • El PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE ENERGIA PARA HOGARES DE
BAJOS INGRESOS (LIHEAP por sus siglas en Inglés) ayuda a hogares elegibles a pagar costos eléctricos o de gas durante el invierno. Nuestro representante trabajará con Ud durante para enviar la aplicación.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This assistance program helps eligible households pay winter gas or electric bills.
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Medical Care (Access DuPage)
• Access DuPage proporciona atención médica a DuPage residentes sin seguro de salud. Haga una cita para llenar una solicitud en la recepción
Access DuPage provides medical care to DuPage residents with no health insurance. Make an appointment to fill out an application at the reception desk.
Learn to Stretch Your Food Dollar with “Shopping Matters” Join a Shopping Matters grocery store tour right here in the Loaves & Fishes pantry! Learn ways to change your shopping habits and make healthy food choices on a limited budget. Tours will be scheduled monthly. Visit the reception desk to sign up for a convenient time.
Got Questions About What You Eat? We’ve got answers! FREE Nutrition Counseling is now available. Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individuals and families with no insurance. Visit the reception desk to schedule an appointment.
Aprenda maneras de cambiar sus hábitos de compra y elegir alimentos saludables con un presupuesto limitado. Las visitas se programan mensualmente. Visite el mostrador de recepción para registrarse en un momento conveniente.
choose MyPlate
1. Drink water instead of sugary drinks
3. Foods to eat LESS often
Cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar, and calories, in American diets.
Tips to a great plate
Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. They include cakes, cookies, ice cream, candies, sweetened drinks, pizza, and fatty meats like ribs, sausages, bacon, and hot dogs. Use these foods as occasional treats, not everyday foods.
2. Compare sodium in foods
4. Foods to eat MORE often
Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” ”reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.”
Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or1% milk and dairy products. These foods have the nutrients you need for health—including potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber. Make them the basis for meals and snacks.