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Long Table Charity Dinner 2026

Jul 22, 2026

Join us on Sunday, September 27th for the 7th Annual Long Table Charity Dinner on Water Street in Downtown Naperville, with proceeds from the evening benefiting West Suburban Community Pantry. Guests are invited to dress in all-white attire and gather at one long...

In the News: Students Find Purpose and Community Impact at West Suburban Community Pantry – Daily Herald

May 27, 2026

Peyton Szydlowski, an incoming senior at Downers Grove North High School, said it’s important to realize that not everyone has the privileges she has grown up with. “People go through different things, and I’ve learned that when someone is in a struggle, there are...

In the News: Chicago Area Food Pantries Expect Rise in Demand as New SNAP Work Requirements Begin May 1 – CBS Chicago

Apr 27, 2026

Food pantries in the Chicago area are racing to prepare for an expected increase in demand as changes to food stamps are set to have a major impact on May 1. At the West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge, volunteers like Joan Ruth said they take pride in serving...