News & Events
A community comes together…
Under the theme “Setting the Table for Change”, neighbors came together recently to learn more about our food pantry’s mission — and the difference a community can make…
WGN News reports on urgent pantry/community efforts to provide holiday meals…
“With federal funding cuts, the government shutdown, and SNAP benefits cut off November 1, there’s an even greater need this year.”
As the government shutdown continues, concerns about food insecurity grow, with local food pantries stepping up efforts to bridge the gap.
It’s about people, not politics…
A message from our food pantry’s Chairman
These days social media is overloaded with partisan posts assigning blame for the many ills plaguing our society. This has now reached a crescendo with the shutting down of the federal government…
"It's going to impact us one way or another."
Landmark interview highlights the potential impact of federal cuts to our food pantry...
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, signed into law on July 4, includes cuts to SNAP and Medicaid that will predictably impact local food banks and food pantries. Our pantry’s administrative director, John Dumas, shares the pantry's concerns in this article with the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark newspaper.
— John Dumas, SFSL Administrative Director
Families First program supports early care givers
Caring for a family means more than putting meals on the table. It’s about having the everyday essentials to care, comfort, and support little ones, especially during their early years.
That’s why we launched Families First, a new program supporting women and children with items like diapers, formula, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, and more.
Want to help?
You can donate items easily and directly!
Need help?
Access to Families First program items is available during normal pantry hours for eligible families. Just ask registration when you check in!
$10 for 10 Campaign
In this, our 10th year of service, we’re asking for 50+ caring neighbors to become sustaining donors by committing to a monthly donation of $10 or more…
RBHS students speak out on hunger
In recognition of our pantry’s 10th year, students at Riverside Brookfield High School developed social media posts for our food pantry.
RBHS social services club helps uplift communities…
The RBHS Helping Paws club recently completed their monthly volunteer visits to our pantry for the year. Read the full story, including instructors' views on the relationship.
“This shouldn’t be a political or partisan issue…”
Pantry administrator, John Dumas, speaks with WGN about federal cuts to safety nets…
WGN’s Wendy Snyder interviews our pantry’s administrative director, John Dumas...
“The people that come here for food, we don't call them customers or clients. We call them neighbors, because that's what they are. We're not going to treat you any differently than we treat anybody else.”
“Community Refrigerator” now open at our pantry.
Brookfield’s first community refrigerator is now open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day at the pantry. All neighbors in urgent need of perishable foods can now get those foods outside of regular pantry hours. You do not need to sign-in to receive the food. The Rotary Club of Brookfield-Riverside is sponsoring and maintaining the fridge.
SFSL earns nonprofit recognition for 2nd yr.
The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards is the one and only “people’s choice” award. The award is based on feedback by volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits. You can read many of those comments by clicking on the award icon above.
Evolved pantry format uplifts individual dignity.
Most food pantries in the U.S. pre-bag or pre-box the food they distribute. But our pantry has transitioned to a “client choice” distribution model. Here’s why…
“Resource Hub” to address long-time regional need.
Hunger and the causes of hunger persist in our region. Meanwhile, too many of our neighbors in need do not know about the services available to them. We’re changing that…
New fridge units display respect for pantry visitors.
Seeing is believing: When we started to replace our old refrigerators with new grocery store display units, it made a difference in the hearts and minds of our neighbors in need…
