Loaves & Fishes to host its annual ‘Night to End Hunger’ gala

Loaves & Fishes Community Services will present its annual “Night to End Hunger,” a premier fundraising event aimed at raising critical funds to support individuals and families facing food insecurity across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties.

This year's event will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville.

Guests will enjoy an evening of elegant dining, inspiring mission moments, unique items to bid on in the silent and live auction including travel packages, dining experiences, high end wines and more. The night also will include mission engagement opportunities designed to make a lasting impact.

“We invite the community to join us for Night to End Hunger. Your support helps provide nutritious food and impactful programing for thousands of families struggling in our community, and we are incredibly grateful,” said Mike Havala, CEO of Loaves & Fishes.

Funds raised at Night to End Hunger will directly fuel Loaves & Fishes' mission and vision of providing healthy food and impactful programs to promote self-sufficiency. Serving over 10,000 people each week, the organization is dedicated to ending hunger and transforming lives.

Tickets are $375. Reservations are requested by Aug. 4. For more information and to purchase tickets for Night to End Hunger, visit www.loaves-fishes.org/night-to-end-hunger/.

For sponsorship information, contact the Events & Stewardship Manager Tracy Katschke-Goss at tkgoss@loaves-fishes.org.

About Loaves & Fishes Community Services:

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a registered 501(3) organization serving over 10,000 people a week by providing healthy food and impactful programs for self-sufficiency. It is the largest food pantry in the state of Illinois. Clients receive healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and eggs.

The Loaves & Fishes CARES programs help clients become self-sufficient through opportunities such as emergency assistance for rent or utilities, assistance with public benefits, car donations, tax preparation, job readiness, budget, and credit classes, and Moving Up, an intensive program to help clients overcome barriers preventing them from becoming self-sufficient.

Loaves & Fishes serves DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties. Loaves & Fishes Grocery Market and administrative offices are in Naperville, and their food distribution hub is in Aurora. For more information, visit loaves-fishes.org.