Woodridge, IL—West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) has appointed a local leader with a lengthy background in nonprofit food bank leadership as its new CEO.
The Board of Directors of West Suburban Community Pantry announce the selection of Maeven Sipes who will assume the post in October. Sipes comes to WSCP from Northern Illinois Food Bank where she has worked since 2010, first leading the individual giving team before taking on the role of Vice President of Philanthropy in 2016. She was responsible for raising $25 million annually in operating support for the Food Bank. Previously, she worked at the multi-state nonprofit organization Adoption Arc where she coordinated the international adoptions of over seventy children.
Over the past year, WSCP has served 43% more households in DuPage and Will Counties compared to the previous year. The surge underscores a growing need locally and the positive impact WSCP makes in the local community. The Board recognized that Maeven’s leadership, fundraising expertise, and sharp strategic focus will help WSCP navigate continued growth and success.
“Maeven’s expertise in hunger relief and her proven leadership make her an excellent fit for the Pantry. As we serve record numbers of neighbors and advance our vision of a hunger-free community, we’re confident she will build on our strong history while navigating ongoing economic and health challenges facing our community,” said Mary Hutchinson, Chair of the Board of Directors.
Maeven earned a BS from Purdue University and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She served on the West Suburban Philanthropic Network Board of Directors from 2013-2022 and is a mother and Girl Scout leader. She and her husband live in Wheaton, Il, where they are raising their two young children.
“I am looking forward to joining the incredible team at West Suburban Community Pantry at this critical time. The pantry has grown rapidly in recent years, serving more meals and neighbors than ever before, and I want to work with the Pantry Board and the community to ensure that the Pantry continues its strategic growth, and our neighbors get the resources they need,” Maeven says.