Pastor Mark Ahrens, of Elgin, Ill, cuts the hair of Alan Aleshire, of Elgin, Ill, during Love Elgin Day at Family Life Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Volunteer Justin Bricka, of Elgin, Ill., carries food for a recipient during Love Elgin Day at First Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Love Elgin Day at Family Life Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Recipients line up for food during Love Elgin Day at First Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Randy McDonald, of Elgin, Ill., browses for clothing during Love Elgin Day at First Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Volunteer Tiffany Heeter, of Pingree Grove, Ill., sorts food during Love Elgin Day at First Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Volunteer Jeff Bratko, of East Dundee, Ill., repairs a bike during Love Elgin Day at First Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, April 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |
Renee, a 52-year-old Elgin woman living on $65 worth of food stamps per month, was one of several hundred registrants at Love Elgin Day, held Saturday at four local churches. The collaboration took place at Vineyard Church of Elgin; Family Life Church; First Congregational Church, …
