Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s drive-thru pantry at Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel Church
Volunteers load a patron’s vehicle Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s drive-thru pantry Saturday, Jan. 7, at Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel Church in Aurora.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives Holiday Stockings
Becky Dunnigan, community impact manager, gives Christmas stockings to a patron at the Pantry Monday, Dec. 19 when the Pantry opened a three-day giveaway of 400 stockings. Separate stocking were available for boys and girls.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry food drive most successful
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (AAIFP) was host to its 15th Annual Holiday Food Drive last month. The community stepped up in a big way. With a total of 11,374 pounds of groceries and more than $115,000 donated in just three weeks, this year’s drive was the most successful.
Jim Davidson, U.S. Army veteran, salutes and leads the pledge
Jim Davidson, U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, salutes and leads the pledge of allegiance at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 9.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Holiday Food Drive
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is holding its 15th Annual Holiday Food Drive through November 23 at three area grocery stores: Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora; Cermak Fresh Market, 1250 N. Lake Street, Aurora; and La Chiquita, 1525 Douglas Road., Montgomery. Shoppers will be able to purchase
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Trunk or Treat, a success
Randy Brown of Aurora gives treats to a guest at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 28.
Aurora applications: Trunk-or-Treat
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is accepting exhibitor applications for its third annual Trunk-or-Treat Friday, Oct. 28. The drive-through event will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Aurora University’s Spartan Athletic Park, Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission is free. The deadline for
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) assist to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donate $975 to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry September 1.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry honors Dan Dolan
At the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s (AAIFF) largest fundraiser of the year, the Radiothon, Dan Dolan was presented with the Champion Against Hunger Award by the pantry staff and board members. Dolan created the annual fundraiser eight years ago, and it has since grown into the Pantry’s most significant
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association donation to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) presents a $1,358 donation to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora July 8.
Radiothon July 8 will be a benefit to Fox Valley hungry
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will join 95.9 The River, asking for community support to ensure no one goes hungry in the Fox Valley this Summer. One in eight children in Illinois faces hunger. Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is combining its two largest fundraising events, Radiothon and Gala. and
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to receive State funds
Representatives and volunteers of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pose in front of food displays following the announcement that for the first time in its 41-year history, as a nonprofit it will be a part of the next State budget and will receive $350,000 in State funds.
Radiothon July 8 for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to a 13-hour, three-location radiothon fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8. The live radio broadcast from multiple locations will be by 95.9 The River. The broadcast schedule is 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Scott Mackay live at the
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry moves to drive-thru distribution in Aurora
As of Monday, June 6, the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has moved all distributions outdoors as a drive-thru, due to a much-needed replacement of the roof. Indoor distributions will resume June 27. Distributions during the drive-thru procedure will be Monday-Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. All
White Sox game trip to help food pantry
Aurora area retired teachers will be host to a White Sox game fundraiser as a benefit for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora. Dick Schindel, president of Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association, made the announcement earlier this week. He said AARTA invites the public to “Strike Out Hunger,” a
Women-only mobile pantry, broom giveaway
Patrons pick up free brooms and food products April 14 at Eola Public Library parking lot.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry distributes 500 free baskets
The Easter Bunny, left, Irene Robles of Aurora and volunteer Peg Yatch, Aurora, load a free gift basket into a patron’s vehicle March 30, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Women-only free distribution in Aurora April 14
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute food and household products to women only on Thursday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Aurora Public Library Eola Branch, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. Women are invited. Admission and parking are free. Identification and registration are not required.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s drive-thru pop-up distribution at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora
Aurora Ward 8 alderwoman Patty Smith gives giant coloring books to a young patron at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s drive-thru pop-up distribution Saturday, Feb. 5, at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora.
Food Drive-thru giveaway Feb. 5 at Georgetown Elementary
By Al Benson Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry mobile pantry will hold a drive-thru giveaway of food, school supplies and household products from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at Georgetown Elementary School, 995 Long Grove Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Registration is not