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Article updated: 11/23/2011 9:35 AM

From Naperville to Elgin, our neighbors are in need

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Gina James and her husband Farren have lost their jobs and their house, but have found a home in Naperville thanks to some generous neighbors and organizations such as Loaves & Fishes.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

Gina James gets a hand from Loaves & Fishes food pantry volunteer Andy Lindsay. James and her husband, Farren, have lost their jobs and their house, but have found a home in Naperville thanks to some generous neighbors and organizations such as Loaves & Fishes.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

Gina and Farren James check the shelves at Loaves & Fishes in Naperville. The couple lost their home in Berwyn and their jobs, but still try to give back to the community.

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Beverly Brewster of Hoffman Estates takes a break at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ substance abuse treatment center in Elgin. The 50-year-old is the sole breadwinner for her daughter and two grandchildren.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Counselor Beverly Brewster shares a moment with co-workers at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ center for substance abuse treatment in Elgin. After being unemployed for two years, the Hoffman Estates grandmother found the job this summer, but she still struggles juggling bills and caring for her family.

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Carri Bricco of Batavia chooses the last of her items while volunteer Nancy Hoeff does the bagging at the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry volunteer Marilyn Thorne of North Aurora displays bags of pancake mix before shoppers come in on a food distribution Friday.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

About this Article

Lest anyone doubt there is a growing abundance of people in need, even in the suburbs, consider these statistic from Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry in Naperville: It just completed its busiest week ever, serving 764 families. In October, the pantry served 9,244 people, helped 704 single moms feed their families, provided food to 768 seniors, 568 disabled residents and 4,050 children.

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