Toys, Food Sought For West Suburban Pantry Harvest Week

WOODRIDGE, IL — As the winter holidays approach, West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) will be collecting toys and food for those in need at several locations throughout the western suburbs during Harvest Week, which runs Nov. 11 through 18.

“The need is especially critical during the holidays and bringing joy to struggling families is rewarding to donors and families alike,” WSCP Development Director Lisa Spaeth said in a news release.

Spaeth added, “We count on the generosity of our community to help local children and families share in the security of knowing they have a meal to share and can enjoy warmth and peace of the holiday season. We are so grateful for your support.”

Residents are encouraged to donate the following items:

• New, unwrapped toys and books for kids up to 12 years old
• Baby diapers and wipes
• Canned vegetables
• Boxed potatoes
• Stuffing mix
• Canned gravy
• Cranberry sauce
• Pumpkin pie
• Dessert mixes
• Other holiday foods

The following locations will accept drop-off donations.

Downtown Naperville Alliance

U.S. Bank Parking Lot, 136 S. Washington St., Naperville

Nov. 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Naperville Sunrise Rotary Club

Naperville Country Club, 25w570 Chicago Ave., Naperville

Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

ARC Athletic Recreation Center

8201 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge

Nov. 13 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. Joan of Arc Church

820 Division St., Lisle

Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Congregational Church

25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville

Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Woodridge Park District Hohnke Community Center

2600 Center Dr., Woodridge

Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church

3000 Liberty St., Aurora

Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Clara's Restaurant

6550 Rte. 53, Woodridge

Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Woodridge Pantry

6809 Hobson Valley Dr., Woodridge

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.