Jewel-Osco, a corporate entity committed to increasing access to nutritious food for people with limited economic resources, awarded CCIL more than $2,000 in a Hunger Relief Grant. More than 30 agencies gathered to be recognized at an award presentation ceremony hosted by the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Award Ceremony Speakers included: Kate Maehr, Executive Director, Greater Chicago Food Depository; LaToya Dixon, Community Affairs Manager, Jewel-Osco; Tim O’Connor, Hunger Action Month Coordinator; Jamie Stanesa, Director of Agency Relations, Greater Chicago Food Depository and Angel LaLuz Jr., Director of Agency Programs and Services, Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Accepting the grant on behalf of CCIL was Interim Executive Director Mary Shaver. “It’s an honor to be recognized by such a reputable company like Jewel-Osco, and to be mentioned in the same category as the many fine organizations here today that are also working so hard to help those less fortunate,” said Shaver.
Jewel-Osco understands that many financially struggling households visit emergency food assistance sites, they are pleased to be able to support your efforts in our communities.
About CCIL’s Community Food Pantry…
With help from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, CCIL’s Community Food Pantry serves more than 250 families every week. The Community Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Contact Chris Wiens at 773-435-8385 for more information.
Accepting the grant on behalf of CCIL was Interim Executive Director Mary Shaver. “It’s an honor to be recognized by such a reputable company like Jewel-Osco, and to be mentioned in the same category as the many fine organizations here today that are also working so hard to help those less fortunate,” said Shaver.
Jewel-Osco understands that many financially struggling households visit emergency food assistance sites, they are pleased to be able to support your efforts in our communities.
About CCIL’s Community Food Pantry…
With help from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, CCIL’s Community Food Pantry serves more than 250 families every week. The Community Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Contact Chris Wiens at 773-435-8385 for more information.
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