In final fundraising push, Glen Ellyn Food Pantry gets village approval to move to new home A rendering shows plans for the new home of the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Courtesy of the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
Updated 2/24/2021 7:58 PM
After four decades of sharing space with a downtown church, the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry will welcome the sight of bare shelves sometime this fall.
The emptied cupboards will mean the pantry has packed up its operations for the move to its dream home, a new beginning three years in the making.
Pantry leaders say they re exceptionally close to meeting a $900,000 fundraising goal to turn a former church parsonage into its new headquarters.
December 12, 1961 - February 15, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathy Leonhardt. With family at her side, Kathy passed away peacefully on February 15 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Drumheller Health Centre.
Kathy was born in Drumheller on December 12, 1961 to Lois and Gordon Campbell.
She is survived by her husband Blaine of 36 years, 2 children: Janelle (Geoff) and Josh and 2 grandchildren: Brody and Devin. She is also survived by her brothers and sister: Scott, Crystal and Collin, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Kathy is predeceased by her mother Lois and her father Gordon.
Kathy was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in 1987. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, gardening, travelling and reading.
We push forward - volunteers scrambling to help homeless out of the cold
Feb. 17, 2021
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Isabella Schultz warms up in the back of volunteer Valerie Salas’ car as she head to a shelter. Salas is one of the outreach workers getting people off the streets into warm shelters.Jessica Phelps /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Valerie Salas, director of outreach at Christian Assistance Ministries, tries to no avail to book a hotel for a client for the night to keep them safe.Jessica Phelps /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Scott, a homeless man, talks with outreach professionals from CAM and Centro who came to check on him and drop off some food.Jessica Phelps /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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