Published for the Friends and Volunteers of Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
The Power of Community to Change Lives
Fall 2012
Client Survey Results Client feedback is an important consideration when staff and volunteers refine the food and program offerings at Loaves & Fishes. This summer, we spoke with 150 families who used our services from June 9th through July 3rd in the first comprehensive survey to include Pathways to Empowerment programs. We have highlighted a few of the responses below. More information on the survey is available on our website.
46%
Child Nutrition
of respondents had family members who were either currently in the military or were veterans
2/3 of families have children under 18 1/3 of parents have skipped a meal so a child could eat 87% use L&F during the school year
78%
50% of children would miss a meal without the summer nutrition program
Length of Time Clients Use L&F:
use Smart Check program in making healthy food choices
69%
31% < 6 months
learned about L&F from a friend or family member
57% 2xs/month
8% from internet
55% > 1 year
When Clients Prefer to Shop: 50% mornings 23% afternoons 16% weekends
26% 1/month 17% only as needed
Greatest obstacles families face in supporting themselves: 29%
Out of work/low income
18% Food/nutrition 14% Bills
Responses to scaled questions: 86%
Agree food from L&F improves family nutrition
95%
Agree they have more money for other essential household expenses because of L&F
97%
Felt they were treated with respect and dignity
What would you change about Loaves & Fishes? While no program is perfect, only one-third of respondents would change anything about Loaves & Fishes. See the contrast between 2010, in our old space, and current responses. 2012 Concerns Long wait Parking system Need more household items
2010 Concerns More shopping hours More produce and meat Greater variety of products requested
Loaves & Fishes Welcomes New Director of Development Please join us in welcoming Megan Selck, our new Director of Development. Megan comes to us from Cure Search, where she served as Regional Development Director/National Director of Fundraising Programs. Megan is a graduate of Elmhurst College “I am thrilled to be a part with a B.A. in of the Loaves & Fishes Interdisciplinary family and am looking Communications. forward to building upon She also holds an the vibrant development M.A. from Gonzaga program. These are University in exciting times and Loaves Organizational & Fishes is an exciting Leadership & place to be!” Megan Selck Development. Megan brings a decade of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and events coordination, primarily in the health care field, for employers including the American Cancer Society. Among her volunteer commitments, Megan remains active at Elmhurst College, where she sits on the Alumni Board and is an Advisor of the Alpha Phi sorority. She also serves as Vice President – Community of the Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties. Megan resides in Elburn with her husband, Andrew, and their son, 11-month-old Drew. 1
Board of Directors Barry Horek, Chair CPA, Retired partner, Ernst & Young
Wendy Hayum-Gross, Vice Chair Mary Kay Cosmetics & NCC LCPC
Bill Garlough, Secretary My Chef Catering
Alice Sisbarro, Treasurer CPA
Brian Bolliger Immediate Past Chair
Charles McLimans Executive Director/CEO
Peggy Beata RLP Images
Kevin Burns WTAS
Tracey Cowart Cowart Chiropractic
Harol-Deane Garren, Emerita Retired Teacher
Ron Haskell Attorney, Private Practice
Mike Havala Capital Markets Advisor
Tom Kallay Nicor Gas/AGL Services
Tom McGough ConAgra Foods
Director’s Corner We have reached that time of year when the kids are back in school, football season is in high gear, and we begin to marvel at how quickly the holiday season is approaching. Parents around the country go through their weekday morning rituals with their kids: wake them up, feed them breakfast, pack their lunches and backpacks, and send them out the door. Sounds familiar, right? Not flashy or exciting, just consistent. Unfortunately, nutritional consistency is what many children in our community lack. A recent study by Share Our Strength determined that 3 in 5 children go to school hungry. This results in a lack of concentration at school, which leads to physical, mental and intellectual problems. All parents want their children to succeed, but without a nutritious breakfast these students lack a vital element for their future success. Loaves & Fishes provided 6,065 school-aged children with supplementary breakfast foods last fiscal year. These are children within our community —your children’s peers, your neighbors’ children, your children. Sometimes we tend to separate ourselves from the people we are helping, but it is important to remember that these are members of our community in need. When looking at our Impact Sheet (on the opposite page), you may find it remarkable to see how many people we helped during the last fiscal year. Your support makes the success of our mission possible. You are our strength, and you demonstrate how the power of community can change lives positively for many thousands of people. I am happy to share that we have some new additions to the Loaves & Fishes team. We welcome Megan Selck to our staff and Tom Kallay, Chris Michalski, Tom McGough, Tom Winters and Kevin Burns to our Board of Directors. We are excited to collaborate and learn alongside them in order to end hunger in our community. I hope to see you all at Soup’s On! on Sunday, October 21st!
Chris Michalski BMO Harris
Jack Moore Marketing Executive
Matt Pfeiffer Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C.
Tom Winters PepsiCo
Management Team Jody Bender Community Relations Director
April (Eichele) Fitzhugh Volunteer Manager
Jane French Website and E-Communications Mgr.
Cary Gilkey Operations Manager
Jane Macdonald Senior Program Director
Megan Selck Development Director
Loaves & Fishes
1871 High Grove Lane Naperville, Illinois 60540 Ph: 630.355.FOOD (3663) Fax: 630.355.0562 info@loaves-fishes.org www.loaves-fishes.org As a registered 501(c)(3) charity, all donations are fully tax-deductible. For more information on volunteering or to donate, please visit our website or contact us at 630-355-3663.
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New Officers, Directors Announced for L&F Board The Board of Directors announces new officers for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013). Barry Horek, retired partner, Ernst & Young, succeeds two-term Board Chair Brian Bolliger. Other officers include Wendy Hayum-Gross, Vice Chair; Bill Garlough, Secretary; and returning for a third term as Treasurer, Alice Sisbarro, CPA. Burt Thomas and Brian Ramaker have stepped down after completing their service to the board. Five new directors were recently elected to three-year board terms: Kevin Burns, WTAS, Managing Director – Chicago, is beginning his first term. He holds a B.S. from Northeastern University and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Kevin has significant experience in consulting with middle market companies. He is a CPA and is a current member of the Association for Corporate Growth. Kevin is actively involved with the Notre Dame Club of Greater DuPage, where he sits on the board of directors. Tom Kallay, Nicor Gas, Director – Regional Community Relations & Economic Development/Illinois, returns to the Board after a one-year hiatus. Kallay previously served on the board from 2005-2011 and was a two-term chair. The 2010 Naperville Jaycees Civic Leader of the Year is active in numerous civic organizations, currently sitting on the boards of the Naperville Development Council and Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. He holds a B.A. from Indiana University. Tom McGough, ConAgra Foods, President – Grocery Division, is serving his first term. McGough, who relocated to Naperville in 2010, previously served on the board of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. He holds a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Duke University – Fuqua School of Business. Chris Michalski, BMO Harris – Market President, holds a B.S. from Northern Illinois University and completed the American National Finance Association Management Development Program at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He also currently sits on the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a past member of the Loaves & Fishes Community Advisory Council. Tom Winters, PepsiCo, Vice President of Process Capability and Quality for North American Beverages, holds a B.S. from Virginia Tech and a Management Certificate from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management. He previously served on the board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Cedar Rapids, IA, and is a past member of the Loaves & Fishes Community Advisory Council.
Loaves & Fishes • Fiscal Year 2012 • Summary July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012
The Power of Community in Action 112,468 2011
2012
68,765
112,468
17,803 4,542
We made 3,248 deliveries to home-bound elderly/disabled residents.
43% 9% 48%
(Unduplicated Count)
+64%
48,350 children 54,285 adults
Individuals Served
Total Persons Served*
6,065 220
Households Students K-12 receiving breakfast and/or lunch assistance (34,671 Total)
+69%
Infants (0–12months) receiving baby food, formula and diapers (1,823 Total)
+83%
Household Visits
*Number of individuals x number of visits = Total Served
+64% +53%
Individuals
Single Moms with Children
9,833 seniors
Increase over 2011
New Family Enrollments
7,455
+58%
2,556
+71%
over FY2011
over FY2011
4,725
Loaves & Fishes provided families
3,156,358 pounds
3,947
1,496
4,121
1,093
1,142
of groceries in FY2012. We share
60,000 pounds of groceries each week.
40,000 lbs.
79
truckloads in FY2012
FY09 FY010 FY11 FY12 FY09 FY010 FY11 FY12
20,000 lbs.
To get an idea of what that looks like, the largest 53’ semitrailer holds 40,000 pounds, so this is 1-1/2 semitrailers of groceries each week!
We do not pay sales tax, and through our cooperative buying power we can turn a
$50 donation into $500 or a month worth of food for a hungry family!
In FY2012 volunteers donated
66,253 hours = over 31 full-time employees!
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1871 High Grove Lane • Naperville, IL 60540 • PH: 630.355.3663
EmpowerING LIVES in FY2012 1,500 individuals requested support through our on-site Empowerment Programs. Loaves & Fishes partners with community service providers to assist clients with: Public Benefits Assistance • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Veterans Assistance • Benefits assistance, employment, and workplace retraining
(IL Dept of Veterans’ Affairs)
Job Readiness
Family Nutrition
• Individual Job Search Support
• Nutrition Education (Benedictine University and Northern Illinois U)
• Computer training (People’s Resource Center)
• Urban Farming (Master Gardeners, Univ of IL Extension)
• English Language (College of DuPage)
Money Matters
Mental Health Counseling • Consultations (Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center and Fox
• All My Money consultations (William Beck Associates)
Valley Institute)
• Tax Return Assistance (IRS – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
If it weren’t for the food I received today:* …my family and myself would not have enough food to make it through the week. If it weren’t for programs like this we would really struggle. Karen, Warrenville …my family would not be able to eat for the rest of the month. The stamps we receive from the state is not hardly enough. Please help us! Bonnie, Naperville …I’m glad to receive food because if it wasn’t for Loaves & Fishes I don’t know what I would be eating. So I thank them so much. May God bless them always. Sylvia, Naperville …I would have to use money that otherwise pays bills. This food helps me pay my bills and be able to have food for my children. A.J., Naperville …I would be without things that I can’t afford to purchase and not have enough food to feed my family. I got injured at work and they terminated me. So what a good thing that we have a good pantry to help all in need. Thank you very much. Karen, Naperville …I would be hungrier. It has been very helpful. I am VERY thankful. Praise the Lord. Caesar …My table would be empty and my cupboards bare. Thank you. Nancy, Wheaton …I would not be able to pay my monthly energy bills or pay for gas to get to work. Bruce, Aurora …I wouldn’t be eating tomorrow. …my family and I would not have meat to eat. We would not be able to wash clothing, or have bathroom essentials. This food pantry has been a god-send to my family and myself during these times of difficulty and unemployment. Thank you! Vickie, Warrenville *These responses were from an August 2012 client survey.
…with my being a diabetic I would be in a very serious situation as I am also on disability and can’t afford food at the moment. Alan, Naperville …wouldn’t have enough to feed my children!!! Linda, Naperville …I would have only canned fruit and vegetables to feed my family of four. Karen, Villa Park …I would have to spend gas money on food. Its hard to pay electric and gas and rent. All help is appreciated. Deb, Naperville …my children and I would have to go to bed hungry-again. Thank you! Olivia, Naperville … It would be harder to pay other bills. In today’s economy, we are very grateful for programs like this. Thank you very much! Walker, Naperville …Thank you Loaves & Fishes I would not be able to feed my two children. The power went out and I lost all the refrigerator foods. I am able to feed my children each day and snacks for school. Please stay open to help families like mine to meet their needs. Thank you! Pat, Naperville …I would be in a worse financial situation than I am already in. Being unemployed for two years, its organizations like this that keep families fed and together. RJ, Bensenville …I would not be able to eat food myself normally until next week because what little I have I save is for my son. G.H., Glen Ellyn …I don’t know how my family and I would make it! I get paid biweekly and with the monthly bills and rent I don’t have enough for food. So I’m very glad to know Loaves & Fishes it helps me know that God is real. Carolyn, Lisle
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Don’t Miss the following events! September is National Hunger Action Month. Please mark your calendars to participate in these events that benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry: Month of September
Help End Hunger at Café N Play During the month of September, visit www. cafenplay.com to print a flyer that will donate 20% of your admission fee to Loaves & Fishes. Donate products from our Most Needed Items list in a food drive at this innovative café featuring a kids’ play area, healthy snacks, and specialty coffees. Café N Play is located at 1767 W. Ogden Avenue, Suite 155, Naperville (across from the Ogden Avenue Post Office).
Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 6-9:00 pm
Celebrity Bartending Event Aurelio’s Pizza Join us at the 1st Annual Community Leader Celebrity Bartending Event at Aurelio’s Pizza, 1975 Springbrook Sq., Naperville. See community leaders concoct your favorite drinks, dine on Aurelio’s famous fare, and win raffle prizes. Celebrity bartenders include Ray McGury, Naperville Park District; Tami Andrew, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce; Christine D. Jeffries, Naperville Development Partnership and Convention & Visitors Bureau; Leah Rippe, Naperville Magazine; and Earl Talbot Jr., of The Drum School and Poi Dog Pondering, with special guest bartender Joe Aurelio. Loaves & Fishes will receive all tips and 15% of all evening food and drink sales.
Sunday, October 14th, 1:30 PM
CROP WALK The 30th Annual Naperville Area CROP Walk will step off at Grace United Methodist Church, 3400 East Gartner Road. In the past 29 years, the Naperville CROP Walk has raised more than $1.1 million to fight local and global hunger. Choose from 5K or 1K routes. Loaves & Fishes receives 12.5% of money raised. To register, visit www.napervillecropwalk.org.
SUN, OCT. 21st, 11:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
SOUP’S ON! Mark your calendars for Soup’s On!, one of the most important events of the year for Loaves & Fishes. This special event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tellabs atrium (corner of Diehl and Raymond). Rotary Club of Naperville members plan and host this family-favorite event showcasing local food and entertainment that aids three charities, including Loaves & Fishes, which work to end hunger and homelessness in our community. The $45,000 in funding received last year helped us to meet record need. Food and activities will delight every member of the family. Highlights include supervised DuPage Children’s Museum exhibits, as well as musical performances by students from Districts 203 and 204 and Benet Academy. A wide array of sports memorabilia and gift baskets are featured in the Silent Auction. However, the highlight of Soup’s On! is first and foremost the food. While delicious soups, stews, and chowders are expected, 30 stations will also offer BBQ entrees, signature sandwiches, artisan cheeses, specialty breads,
and delectable desserts. Returning favorites such as Catch 35, Sullivan’s, and Maggiano’s Little Italy will be joined by several first-time vendors, including Kuma’s Asian Bistro and Braconi’s Italian Restaurant. Each ticket includes unlimited food, desserts, and soft drinks; beer and wine are available at the cash bar. Adults also receive a collectible Soup’s On! soup mug and souvenir cookbook as bonuses with each admission, while supplies last. Until September 28th, adult tickets will cost $40 ($45 after). Other rates are $35 for seniors (65+) and military, $10 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Mail or bring the order form on the back page to Loaves & Fishes. Forms must be postmarked by September 28th for Early Bird sales. For more information on the event, please visit www. soupsonrotary.com.
VOTE NOW!
AUTO NATION CULTURE oF CARING CONTEST Loaves & Fishes, 360 Youth Services, and The Education Center could each earn as much as $10,000 each through an online voting campaign. Mercedes-Benz of Naperville, an AutoNation dealership, has entered the three charities it supports throughout the year as the “Naperville Community Care Program” in the AutoNation Culture of Caring national contest. The top three vote-getters will win from $15,000 to $30,000. Our organizations will share $10,000 just for participating. Online voting results count for half of the prize determination. The process is simple: visit http://cultureofcaringcontest.com/votingpage/ and locate “Naperville Community Care Program“ at the bottom of the list. Click and be counted. Vote early and often through October 31st. Thanks for your help!
New Website Coming Soon Many of you consult our website frequently to learn about Loaves & Fishes programs. We’re excited to announce a revamped version that will enhance your online experience. Whether you need help, want to volunteer, or are interested in staying current on our events, the new website will offer more ways to connect with Loaves & Fishes. We’ll announce when it goes “live” in an upcoming email blast, so stay tuned. Keep current on all our events by checking the Events page on our website, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. 5
Ticket Order Soup’s On • Sunday, October 21, 2012
1871 High Grove Lane • Naperville, IL 60540 PH: 630.355.3663 • www.loaves-fishes.org
Office Use Only Date Ordered: _________________________________ Picked up/Mailed ______________________________
Please complete the following and return to Loaves & Fishes.
Type of ticket
Number of Tickets /Price
Total
Adults .................................................. Qty ____@ $45.00....................................... Total $ _______________________________________________________ Early Bird* (By 9/28/12) .................. Qty ____@ $40.00....................................... Total $ _______________________________________________________ Seniors (65+) and Military ............. Qty ____@ $35.00....................................... Total $ _______________________________________________________ Children 6-15 ..................................... Qty ____@ $10.00....................................... Total $ _______________________________________________________ Children 5 and under ........................Free Total Amount Enclosed (Make checks out to Loaves & Fishes) $ _____________ Check # ______________ Please charge my:
VISA
MASTERCARD
DISCOVER
Name on card __________________________________ Card number ___________________________________________________ Security code ______________________________________ Exp date __________________________________________________ Home phone ______________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________________ Please MAIL my tickets to the address below: **I will pick them up at Loaves & Fishes: Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________ email ___________________________________________________________________ *Early Bird ticket orders must be postmarked by 9/28/12. **Paid tickets not picked up by 5 pm on Friday, Oct. 19th will be available at Will Call at Soup’s On.
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! Holiday meals are given out beginning Nov. 6!
HOPE
If you are struggling financially, a holiday meal is more than food. It can be a sense of normalcy for a child, the promise of a better future, and a reminder of a community that cares. Help us provide hope this holiday season! With your assistance, Loaves & Fishes can provide a complete holiday meal to a family of 8 for just $25. Visit the Donate page on our website to make a secure, tax-deductible gift, or mail a check payable to Loaves & Fishes to: Donate Now using your smart phone Loaves & Fishes 1871 High Grove Lane Naperville, IL 60540
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Naperville Community Gardeners This group has donated more than 2,500 pounds of produce grown at Naperville Park District garden plots to Loaves & Fishes. Led by Ron Ory, the group of 25 Master Gardeners and other dedicated friends are harvesting about 200 pounds each week of beets, turnips, tomatoes, leeks, and zucchini. Follow their progress on our website.
Loaves & Fishes Volunteer Picnic Charles McLimans thanks more than 200 volunteers assembled at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion at the August 8th Volunteer Picnic for their dedication and service. Volunteer Manager April Fitzhugh and her committee planned an evening of food, fun, and games to thank volunteers for all they do. See more photos of the event on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ loaves-fishes/sets/ 7