Women’s Pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 18
Patrons pick up free food and household items at the first Women’s Pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 18.
Red kettle Salvation Army’s focus Friday, Nov. 19
The Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign is underway. A dozen Aurora Noon Lions Club members will ring hand bells for the Salvation Army Aurora Corps from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, outside the Jewel/Osco store at 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. One day earlier, Army Aurora
Aurorans can send military gifts from home
Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The city government of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry: Free turkeys, Nov. 20
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute free Thanksgiving turkeys and food boxes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive in Aurora. Each household will be limited to one turkey/meal box. Advance registration is required at aurora-IL.org/FreeTurkeys2021. Call 630-897-2127 for more
Gratitude, helpful: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
Gratitude is the theme of the month and yet so often during the holiday season, the struggles of our neighbors in need can seem amplified. Although the more fortunate individuals assemble wish lists and stores advertise the abundance and charms of a sparkling holiday season, others simply cannot make ends
Winter Coat Drive seeks clothing November 20
An inaugural Aurora Winter Coat Drive in Aurora will be held Monday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 20.Contributions for the following gently used items are requested: Coats; socks; long underwear; jackets; scarves; gloves and mittens; hats; snow boots. Those who will donate items can make donations at State representative Barbara
100+ Women Who Care of Will County present big check
Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County held their big check presentation November 4 and donated $4,000 to Navarro Farm. Sherri Navarro, co-founder, was presented the check by 100+ Women Who Care members Kathy DeSalvo and Joanne Tomczcuk. “We are so grateful for the support of the 100+
Loaves & Fishes Community Services ribbon cutting in Aurora Oct. 27
The Loaves & Fishes Community Services ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 27, celebrates the opening of their new food distribution hub at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora.
Cosmo Club at Steel ice rink November 6
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will celebrate “Fight Diabetes” Awareness Night at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva. The Chicago Steel hockey team will face-off against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Ceremonial Puck Drop at 7:05 p.m.. The Ceremonial Puck Drop
Pennies for Pies drive in Naperville
Naperville Park District invites donations to the 15th annual Pennies for Pies drive from November 1-19. From its inception in 2006, the goal of the Pennies for Pies campaign has been to encourage the community to make donations of any amount—including pocket change—to help fund the purchase of pumpkin pies
Aurora University students sell bracelets to help Nicaraguan women
Aurora University students sell bracelets, purses, and headbands, handmade by Nicaraguan women Monday, Oct. 25.
Volunteers collect 1,705 pounds of produce for Loaves and Fishes Community Services
A group of 32 volunteers recently walked through the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots to glean any leftover vegetables following the close of the 2021 gardening season. The volunteers collected 1,705 pounds of produce which was donated to Loaves and Fishes Community Services. Additionally, over the Summer, donations including the
Loaves & Fishes ready to open new food distribution hub
Loaves & Fishes Community Services invites the public to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new food distribution hub. The festivities will take place beginning at 3 p.m.. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. Loaves & Fishes will be opening its
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry drive-thru in Crest Hill Oct. 16
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry will be host to a drive-thru giveaway Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at White Oak Library parking lot in Crest Hill. The public is invited. Identification is not required. Rebecca Dunnigan, Interfaith community outreach and program director, said mobile pantry
Association of Individual Development 60th anniversary Shine Bright Like a Diamond Sept. 30
At the Association of Individual Development (AID) 60th anniversary Shine Bright Like a Diamond auction attendees enjoy fundraising games at Fisherman’s Inn in Elburn September 30.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 40th Birthday Bash fundraiser through October 8
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to its 40th Birthday Bash, the “House Party”, as an open schedule, online fundraiser. Participants can log on anytime Thursday, Oct. 7 through 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. There is no cost to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about how
Open Roads A.B.A.T.E. Summer Books due for drawings October 2
Open Roads A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of IL, Inc. will be host to its post party for those who have 2021 Open Roads Summer Books Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. Books must be turned in by 4 p.m. that
Homes for the Hounds in Will County
Organizations and businesses in Will County came together Saturday, Sept. 11 for the Fifth Annual Homes for the Hounds event. Homes for the Hounds supports Habitat for Humanity’s vision: “A world where everyone deserves a decent place to live”. Proceeds from this year’s event supporting Will County Habitat for Humanity’s
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry helps seniors
September marks Hunger Action Month and the timing could not be more symbolic for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (MWFP) volunteers working on the front lines to feed Aurora area residents. As Summer winds to an end, MWFP volunteers are working overtime to benefit those in the community who are fighting
Pop-up food pantry, school supply give-away in Aurora
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin offers a driver a backpack filled with school supplies during a pop-up food pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora August 14.