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Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst donates $18,000 to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry
In a generous act of community support, the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst has donated $18,000 to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) to help fund the food pantry’s vital Milk and Eggs Program. This donation will ensure that local families in need have access to these essential staples, which are often a challenge to afford for households struggling with food insecurity. The donation comes at a crucial time, as many families continue to face economic challenges, and the pantry’s resources are stretched thin. The Milk and Eggs Program, which the Kiwanis donation directly supports, provides fresh dairy and eggs to food pantry clients, helping to ensure that those in need have access to balanced, nutritious meals. “We are proud to support the efforts of the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry in providing vital resources to our neighbors,” said Derek Schlager, president of the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst. “This donation is part of our ongoing commitment to helpsubmitted photo Elmhurst Independent ing those in our community The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst donated $18,000 to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) last week. The donation will help fund the food who are facing hardship, and we are thankful for the oppor- pantry’s Milk and Eggs Program provides fresh dairy and eggs to the food pantry’s clients. Pictured left to right are: Tim McKernan, Dave Gaul, tunity to make a difference in Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst Vice President Heather Bereckis, Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst President Derek Schlager, EYFP Executive Director Kathie
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