UCCA:  Strengthening our community by ending hunger since 1987   
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UCCA Mission


UCCA provides food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disadvantaged children and their families in an effort to fight hunger.

Ours is a “neighbors helping neighbors” approach, driven by volunteers and powered by a generous community and dedicated partners.
$ DONATED IN 2022
FAMILIES
SENIORS
  • ​This past year, UCCA distributed $191,177 in food and gift certificates to almost 275 families.​
  • Distributed $7,935 in food certificates to 81 seniors residing at Greencastle of Elmhurst.​
  • Distributed more than 1,300 food boxes, weighing approximately 9 tons and valued at over $40,000 to our families at the holidays.
  • Provided eight opportunities for families "to shop" for food at our Mobile Food Pantries.
  • 97% of the funds that we raise go directly toward food items and food certificates for the families.
This would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, our generous partners, and our caring community. 
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What We Do

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​Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries
January 28, 2023
February 25, 2023
March 11, 2023
May 13, 2023
June 24, 2023

DETAILS:
Mobile Food Pantries will be held from 10:00-11:30 am at Churchville Middle School, 155 Victory Parkway, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
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How You Can Help
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  • Eat at Francesca's Thursday, December 1Support UCCA and Francesca's by dining in or carrying out Thursday, December 1. Please present this coupon when ordering. Thank you!

  • Support UCCA Taste of the Town in May! ​​Help support UCCA and local Elmhurst businesses  during our  5th Annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause in May. See complete details below.
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  • Donate Funds, Supplies or Food  
    Over 98% of all funds collected go to feed those in need, or you can donate wish list supplies, food, and other staples at any of the Elmhurst locations. We also provide Holiday Meal Boxes and gift cards!
 
  • ​Volunteer
    UCCA is a 100% volunteer driven organization. At certain times of the year we need extra help with our Mobile Food Pantries and Annual Food Drive!

44th Annual UCCA Holiday Food Drive​
November 1-27, 2022


Help us fill holiday food boxes by bringing nonperishable food to Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst Public Library, Courts Plus and Community Bank of Elmhurst. For more information and a list of most needed items,
please click here.

We also need volunteers to help sort and pack the food and to deliver the food. To help sort and pack, please click here. To deliver the food, click here to sign up.
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