Our Community in Action

Kindness is a Superpower We All Can Access by Shannon Cameron
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? This was asked last Tuesday at our weekly meeting of neighbors we call “What’s Up, Tuesdays/¿Qué tal martes?”

Solidarity
Food pantries like the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry play an important role in addressing food insecurity in communities. Historically, food pantries approach their work from a charity-based model, which

Why food pantries aren’t just about food anymore by Shannon Cameron
We all know that food pantries provide a life-saving resource for families to ensure access to nourishing food, but the charitable food landscape is changing, and we aren’t just about

In the Spotlight: June 2023
In the spotlight for June, meet Eddie! Eddie is the Program Director at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. He has worked at the pantry for more than 10 years!

Stamp Out Hunger
The largest single-day food drive in America is coming up this Saturday, May 13, 2023. Local letter carriers are working with food banks across the country to hold the Stamp

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Visits Aurora Food Pantry Announces $700,000 Grant
A $700,000 federal grant will allow the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to bring hot, nourishing meals to people who need them. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin secured the funding and