Mobile Food Pantries will be servicing multiple destinations across our community this summer, if you struggle with food insecurity, this is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of these visits. Food Assistance WeGo Community Market: Leman Middle School at 238 E. Hazel Street, West Chicago, IL, Door #7. Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. WeGo…
The DuPage County Board on Tuesday June 25 voted to provide $626,144.05 through its Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Investment Program to assist local food pantries. The allocations will allow 13 food pantries to fund capital equipment purchases or information technology investments. “Food insecurity continues to be a pressing need in this County. We believe these…
The DuPage County Board recently voted to add $500,000 to its Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Investment Program, which provides funding to local food pantries for capital equipment purchases or information technology investments. DuPage County also allocated nearly $1 million to 16 food pantries for infrastructure and technology investments in February. Additionally, the County will provide…
The West Chicago Parks Foundation has been an integral part of the Wego community, consistently lending a helping hand to various organizations. With a strong commitment to the community’s well-being, the foundation has dedicated its efforts to supporting initiatives that enhance the parks, recreational facilities, and overall quality of life in West Chicago. Through their…
Helping Our Seniors Nutrition directly impacts senior citizens’ physical and overall well-being. It is an important factor in a senior citizens’ health. In the face of rising prices, access to healthy food for seniors can be limited. The Associated Press reports that almost every country in the world is experiencing record levels of inflation. Monthly…
The WeGo Together Community Market is Open This Afternoon The WeGo Together Community Market, under the direction of the People’s Resource Center, is open to all West Chicago families with children birth-18. WeGo Together Community Market offers fresh produce, meats, milk, eggs, canned goods, and household staples to our guests. During your visit, you will…
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting a mobile market for DuPage County this Saturday, August 26th. It will be held at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst-155 Victory Pkwy, Elmhurst. The event will be held between 10:00-11:30 a.m. and it is operated on a first come, first served basis-and only while supplies last. For…
