United Community Concerns Association would like to thank the Elmhurst community for their donations of food, money, and endless hours of time volunteered during this year’s Annual Holiday Food Drive. Their generosity helped make the holiday season brighter for 275 families with children in Elmhurst Community School District 205 schools who received over 1,100 boxes of donated food, valued at over $25,000, and weighing more than 11.5 tons.
We would like to give a special thanks to the City of Elmhurst, City Manager Mr. James Grabowski, and all employees, especially from Public Works; Dr. David Moyer, Superintendent of Elmhurst District 205, all District 205 students, families, social workers, and staff; Dan Gibbon’s Turkey Trot; Elmhurst Jaycees; Elmhurst Park District and its employees; Elmhurst Public Library; Elmhurst YMCA; Elmhurst Rotary Club; and to the many local churches, organizations, businesses and approximately 400 volunteers who sorted, packed, loaded cars, and delivered the food.
Throughout last year, over $76,000 was provided in food certificates to families and seniors. We are a 100% volunteer organization with over 99% of all donations used to help feed our neighbors in need. This would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, our generous partners, and our caring community. Since the needs are as strong as ever, your financial support is appreciated year-round as we continue to work together to fight hunger in our Elmhurst community. Checks may be made payable to UCCA, 125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For more information please visit, www.ucca-elmhurst.org.
