Kendall County Community Food Pantry Adds Dr. Kavanaugh To Board

The following was provided by the Kendall County Community Food Pantry:

"The new Kendall County Community Food Pantry continues to heal and grow. Eight months have passed since the near-catastrophic blow last June when the former Executive Director resigned and subsequently died of a drug overdose. “Our overarching mission, caring for our neighbors in need, continues to impact our community.”, said Greg Witek, Board Chairman for the new pantry. Witek went on to say, “While supplying food is certainly our core mission, we also work to develop sources to solve other needs including clothing, shoes, baby items, and other household goods. Additionally, one of our most meaningful partnerships continues to be Medical Care.

Operating since April 2014, the Kendall Free Clinic has had over 500 visits serving approximately 200 different patients. Not one patient has had insurance. Patients have been able to receive primary care services including treatment for diabetes, hypertension and routine health maintenance. Because of a gracious relationship with Edward Hospital, patients have access to diagnostic studies. Edward Hospital specialists have also performed everything from hernia repairs to brain surgery in the treatment of the clinic’s patients.

Witek shared, “Adding Dr. Kavanaugh to the Board is a natural move. His heart for our clients and history of donating significant time and resources to improve their health is a model for us all. The existing Board members were unanimous in the decision to expand and encouraged by Dr. Kavanaugh’ s selfless work”.

“My wife Cathy and I have been humbly blessed beyond words. We truly feel we are only doing what God has asked us to.", said Dr. Kavanaugh."

Photo of Dr. and Cathy Kavanaugh provided by the Kendall County Community Food Pantry