Linda Robertson has just been slated as a Democratic candidate for IL-65. In order to appear on the ballot in November, she first has to collect over 800 signatures by July 20th. Please consider attending or getting out the word about one of these petition drive events. To see a map of IL-65, click here.
Linda Robertson has just been slated as a Democratic candidate for IL-65. In order to appear on the ballot in November, she first has to collect over 800 signatures by July 20th. Please consider attending or getting out the word about one of these petition drive events. To see a map of IL-65, click here.
Please join Meridian Health & State Representative Barbara Hernandez for an Aurora Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 9th from 11am to 3pm at the Prisco Community Center, Room 104.
- Neighborhood project
- Aurora food pantry
- Aurora township
- Oak street
- Senior services associates
- East aurora counseling
- NAMI Kane
- Alive Center
- Two Rivers Head Start
- Community Health Partnership of IL
- Association for individual development
- Aurora public library
- Kane County health dept
- Veterans outreach
- Fox valley park district
- VNA healthcare education
- VNA healthcare immunization
- Family Focus
- Open Door HIV
- BCBS IL
- Aetna
- Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
- Readerlink Recruiting
Sat Aug 13 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Inflation hits the poor the hardest and makes their life very difficult. This means that they rely on the Food Banks even more. The BEST WAY to donate is to make a check out to ECM (Elgin Cooperative Ministry) – OR – pick up a few extra items while you are at the store.
Two Locations
Settlers Park, 3046 Sutton St, Elgin, IL 60124 (West of Long Common)
210 Wing Park Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 (Carl and Cherryl Strathmann’s home)
What Is Needed
- Food items: cereal, canned foods, granola bars, peenut butter, pasta, rice, pasta sauce, veggies, fruit and meat.
- Cleaning supplies: sponges, paper towels, laundry detergent, bleach, all purpose cleaners, dish soap.
- Toiletries: soap, deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products, shower gel, diapers, toilet paper.
The most effective donation is always money so the food pantries can buy what is needed in bulk. Make checks out to:
- ECM – Elgin Cooperative Ministry
- FFGE – Food for Greater Elgin
Can’t make it to the food drive? Contact Vern and drop off at his home. He’ll make sure the donations get to the food drive.