Parks Foundation Hosting Food Drive through November 19 – City of West Chicago, Illinois


The West Chicago Parks Foundation will be hosting a food drive to benefit the Neighborhood Food Pantry from November 1 through November 19. Drop off locations for the drive include the ARC Center at 201 W. National Street and Republic Bank at 105 E Roosevelt Road and 101 Main Street.

Additionally, on Saturday, November 18 and 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. donors who visit the ARC Center will be entered to win a prize.

The most needed items at this time include the following items:

  • Whole-grain cereal
  • Oatmeal
  • Whole-grain pasta
  • Brown rice
  • Pasta sauce
  • Healthy choice soups
  • Cooking oil
  • Corn meal
  • Gluten-free items
  • Corn-free items
  • Canned fruit juice
  • Canned vegetables
  • Dry whole beans
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned tuna
  • Peanut butter
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Dish soap

Donations may be left in collection bins from November 1 through November 18. For each pound of food donated, the West Chicago Parks Foundation will donate $1.00 to Neighborhood Food Pantry, up to $500.

For more information, please email [email protected].


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