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In 2007, Loaves & Fishes assisted 1,675 Naperville-area families.
We provided a record 1,000,000 pounds of food and
other essentials during the year.
More than 4,000 bags of groceries are distributed monthly.
As of June 2008, the most needed items are:
Canned Tuna
Canned Fruit
Canned Chicken
Canned Turkey
In addition to food items, we are sorely in need of the following:
Paper Goods, Toilet Paper (4-pack) and Paper Towels
Shampoo and Deodorant
Toothpaste
Denture Cleanser & Adhesive
Depends (protective underwear size M/L/XL)
Feminine Hygiene Products
Laundry Detergent
Dishwashing Liquid
Diapers (size small) & Baby Wipes
Jarred Baby Food (especially stage 1 vegetables)
Most Requested items, Least Donated:
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Juice
Cereal
Granola or Breakfast Bars
Spaghetti Sauce
Coffee (decaf)
Note: while we understand that Birthday Bags are a popular item, we currently have an abundance of them.
Please call the Pantry for a similar project-based donation item.
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