UCCA:  Strengthening our community by fighting hunger since 1978   
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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.
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FAMILIES
SENIORS
  • ​Last year UCCA provided more than $141,820 in food and grocery store gift certificates to 297 families.​
  • Distributed $4,860 in food gift cards to senior citizens 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.
  • Hosted 9 Mobile Food Pantries serving 1,289 families with 4,914 family members and 2,183 of those were children.
  • 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

How You Can Help
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  • Donate Funds, Supplies or Food  
     97% 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.​

Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries
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September 28, 2024
October 26, 2024

DETAILS:
Mobile Food Pantries will be held from 10:00-11:30 am at Conrad Fischer Elementary School, 888 North Wilson, Elmhurst, IL 60126. 
​Please note the location change.
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Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause
Thank you to all of the Elmhurst businesses that participated in the 7th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, May 16, 2024, at Wilder Mansion. Thanks to all who attended and supported our event.

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