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Thank You Elmhurst!

UCCA's Food for Life: Dining for a Cause Raises Funds for local families

UCCA would like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to this year’s Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause held May 18, at Wilder Mansion. Nearly 200 guests enjoyed delicious food and beverage tastings from 15 area businesses and raised more than $27,000 for UCCA. Money raised will be used toward the purchase of food and food gift cards for Elmhurst Community School District 205 children and their families who are experiencing difficult times.

Thank you to our Participating Restaurants: Bottle Theory, Cuvee, Dak Dak Korean Wings, Firewater BBQ, Fitz's Pub, Francesca's Amici, Gambino's Deli, Gia Mia, Kilwins Elmhurst, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats, Primos Locos, Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique, and Victory Meat & Seafood

Thank you to our Sponsors: 7-11, BMO Harris/Rob Hallberg, Bonheur White Glove Serving, Inc., Bottle Theory, Carousel Flowers, Community Bank of Elmhurst, Edward Jones/Michael J. Hirsch, Elmhurst Bank, Elmhurst Independent, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, Euclid Beverage, Fitz's Pub, Guaranteed Rate/John Noldan, Kelly Stetler/Compass, LW Reedy, Lakeside Bank, Mehta Motors/My Car Wash, Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Stolper State Farm, Tail Gate, Tannins, and Wilkins Hyundai Mazda.

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UCCA has been providing food to local residents for 43 years. This year UCCA provided food and paper products to almost 280 families at our Holiday Food Drive and provided them with food gift cards to be used towards the purchase of fresh meat and produce. These families also receive food gift cards in November, March and July. UCCA also offers families an opportunity to shop at Mobile Food Pantries eight times a year and provides food gift cards to senior citizens residing at Greencastle of Elmhurst four times throughout the year.

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