News
Current news and information concerning the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry.
MWFP Spirit Awards Luncheon May 15th
You are cordially invited to attend the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Spirit Awards Luncheon May 15, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The luncheon will be held at the Plumbers and Pipefitter Banquet Hall, 1295 Butterfield Road in Aurora, IL.
We anticipate Ms. Wilkinson, who is celebrating her 101st birthday to be in attendance.
Marie [...]
Holiday Greetings from the Board
This Holiday Season, in keeping with tradition, we will gather with family and friends to acknowledge and celebrate those things for which we are most grateful. Please join us in carrying on Marie’s dream of making sure anyone who comes to the Pantry is not turned away. Your support will ensure that the shelves are stocked and people are served.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Report
We just wanted to let everyone know that yesterday $1,175.00 worth of food bags were donated to our Food Pantry through the citywide Annual Holiday Food Drive. In total for the two Sundays we were invited to participate in , $1,825.00 worth of food bags were donated.
Thanksgiving Turkeys to be Distributed November 22nd
Starting at 3:00 pm on Sunday November 22nd, somewhere between 500 to 1000 turkeys will be distributed at the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. Details of the total amount of turkeys are still unclear, but the it will be substantial.
Stay tuned to this page for more details as they become available in the coming days.
Volunteers Needed for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
The second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is in full gear and we need volunteers. The Food Pantry was invited to participate on two consecutive Sundays. All food donated on these days will go directly to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry.
