Leigh Hall, Author at Westchester Food Pantry

WFP Receives grant from Hinsdale Junior Woman’s club for new parking lot

We are incredibly grateful to the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club for their generous $20,000 grant toward our parking lot project! We’re excited to share that the project is now complete. With a total cost of approximately $44,000, their contribution made a tremendous difference in helping us make this important improvement to our Pantry. This new […]

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What is food reclamation?

Volunteer Spotlight / By Leigh Hall

Last year, 47% of the food we provided to our neighbors in need came from food reclamation. This is food that is no longer sell-able, but still perfectly edible. Food reclamation keeps good food out of landfills and gets it to the vulnerable people in our communities who need it the most! How it works: On their

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Teens Teach STEM at the Pantry in March

Events / By Leigh Hall

Calling all 4th, 5th and 6th graders! Join Teens Teach STEM for the Sweet Science: Ice Cream Lab This is a free program at the Westchester Food Pantry from Teens Teach STEM. Kids will learn how to: Kids will make their own ice cream and eat it at the Pantry! Parents/guardians must: ¡Llamamos a todos los

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March 28 Concert at Westchester Community Church to benefit the pantry

Events / By Leigh Hall

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE For over 30 years, the Westchester Food Pantry has been dedicated to providing nourishing food to individuals and families across Westchester and the surrounding communities who are experiencing food insecurity. Operating entirely on donations, the Pantry feeds over 500 households each month, providing each with fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, baked goods,

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WFP Annual Meeting held on Jan 11, 2026

Updates / By Leigh Hall

The Westchester Food Pantry’s Annual Meeting was a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy lunch and raffles, and reflect on the year behind us. The gathering concluded with a presentation from Executive Director Amanda Grant, who shared the changes, challenges, and highlights of the Pantry’s 30th year of service, as well as what lies ahead in

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Pantry announces 2025 Holiday closure dates

Updates / By Leigh Hall

The Pantry will be closed December 22, 2025 – January 1, 2026. The Pantry will resume volunteer shifts on Friday, January 2, and Client Service on Saturday, January 3, 2026. We are committed to providing all our neighbors in need with sufficient, healthy food options. Please email us at info@westchesterfoodpantry.org with any additional questions.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Volunteering with Kids!

Volunteer Spotlight / By Leigh Hall

Volunteering at the Westchester Food Pantry is a meaningful way for children to learn empathy, gratitude, and the importance of giving back. Kids gain confidence and pride as they see how their efforts directly help neighbors in need, and families who volunteer together create lasting memories while modeling compassion and service. Children ages 12 and

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Volunteer Spotlight: Elijah Jones and Diane Zylstra

Volunteer Spotlight / By Leigh Hall

Elijah Jones is a regular volunteer at the Pantry. He started volunteering two years ago as a junior at Proviso West High School and never stopped! Elijah is now a full-time student at Triton College and will pursue a degree in architecture. “Volunteering made me more aware of hunger in our area. Every time I

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Harvesting Hope 2025 celebrates WFP’s 30th Anniversary

Events / By Leigh Hall

Last night, Pantry friends, fans, donors and volunteers gathered to celebrate the Westchester Food Pantry’s 30th anniversary. Together, participants donated over $20,000 for much-needed food, supplies, and equipment—gifts that felt like birthday presents for the Pantry as we mark 30 years of service. Guests heard heartfelt reflections from Junior Advisory Board President Rhia Nagale and longtime

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Volunteer Spotlight: Parking Lot Attendants

Volunteer Spotlight / By Leigh Hall

Our parking lot attendants are outside year round directing traffic and assisting clients before they even enter our doors. No matter what the weather may be, our parking lot attendants always have a smile and kind greeting for everyone. Kevin Brooks has been volunteering for the Westchester Food Pantry for over two years. “I had

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