Published for the Clients of Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
CommunityConnections Upcoming programs and opportunities PANTRY REMINDERS
To ensure Loaves & Fishes operates efficiently for all clients, we must enforce the following policies:
Parking
Clients are not permitted to park at Loaves & Fishes or stand outside before 8:00 a.m. Los clientes no se les permite aparcar en Loaves & Fishes o estar de pie afuera antes de las 8:00 a.m.
Pantry Hours/Registration
Registration ends 30 minutes prior to closing. El registro termina 30 minutos antes del cierre.
Give Your Children a Great Start!
Sign your children up for Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Head Start Programs. Head Start is available for families in DuPage County with children from birth to age 5. It’s free! Head Start offers programs to help children learn and get ready for school. Enrollment is open now for families who meet income guidelines or have a child with a disability or special needs. For locations and to learn more call 630-784-4801.
De A Sus Hijos Un Gran Comienzo
Inscriba a sus hijos en los programas de Head Start de Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. Head Start está disponible para las familias en el condado de DuPage con niños entre la edad de nacimiento hasta las 5 años. Y Es Gratis! Head Start ofrece programas para ayudar a los niños a aprender y prepararse para la escuela. La inscripción esta abierta para las familias que cumplan con los requistitos de ingresos o tengan un hijo con una discapacidad o necesidades especiales. Para obtener más información llame al 630-784-4801.
November • Community Calendar
Looking forward to the December Holiday? If you are in need of holiday gifts for your children, contact your local church, DuPage County Community Services (for qualifying families) or Sharing Connections. DuPage County Information and Referrals (630) 407-6500 Sharing Connections – a Toys For Tots site (630) 971-0565.
¿Mirando adelante a la fiesta de diciembre?
Low Interest Car Loans Loans made through the Ways-To-Work organization help families buy or repair a car, allowing parents to more easily meet job demands while raising a child. Must be employed 20 hours a week for at least 6 months, and reside in Cook, DuPage County or Aurora. Other qualifiers apply. Call 1-877-601-2769, or visit www. waystowork.org for more information.
Do your kids/teens need Transportation?
DuPage County Information and Referrals (630) 407-6500
Kids Teen Rider offers safe and costeffective transportation service for kids and teenagers. Riders must live in Naperville/Aurora School Districts 203 & 204 or surrounding areas. Call Tiffany Stephens at 630-405-4572 if you have questions or to make an appointment. Find our more at www.kidsteenrider.com
Sharing Connections – a Toys For Tots site (630) 971-0565.
Tutoring in English
Si usted está en necesidad de regalos de navidad para sus hijos, póngase en contacto con su iglesia local o DuPage County Community Services o Sharing Connections.
Trouble paying your mortgage due to job loss or pay cut? The Illinois Hardest Hit program offers temporary help to homeowners faced with unemployment or underemployment to catch up on their payments and save their home. Free application. For details and to apply go to www.illinoishardesthit.org
¿Tiene problemas con pagar su hipoteca por que perdió su trabajo o disminuyó su salario? El Programa Hardest Hit de Illinois ofrece ayuda temporal para dueños de casa que se enfrentan con una pérdida de empleo o bempleo y desean ponerse al corriente con sus pagos y salvar su casa. Solicitud Gratuita.Para más detalles y información sobre la solicitud, visite www. illinoishardesthit.org
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.
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 2-4pm. Call 630-832-5580 if you have questions. Bring ID or lease to show address.