United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) would like to thank the Elmhurst community for its donations of food, money, and endless hours of time volunteered during this year’s Annual Holiday Food Drive. Our community’s generosity helped make the holiday season brighter for 273 families with children in Elmhurst Community School District 205 schools. With the community’s help, UCCA provided these families with over 1,200 boxes of donated food, valued at over $36,000, and food gift cards worth $36,660.
We would also like to give special thanks to the City of Elmhurst, City Manager Mr. James Grabowski, and all city employees, especially those from Public Works; Dr. Keisha Campbell, 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; the many local preschools, churches, organizations and businesses that collected food; our generous donors and approximately 400 volunteers who sorted, packed, loaded cars, and delivered the food.
Throughout the past year, UCCA provided about $150,000 in food and food gift cards to families, as well as approximately $7,000 in food gift cards to several senior citizens residing in Elmhurst. We are a 100% volunteer organization that helps feed our neighbors in need. This would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, our generous partners, and our caring community. Because the need is as strong as ever, your financial support is appreciated year-round as we continue to work together to fight hunger in our Elmhurst community. Donations may be made through our website at www.ucca-elmhurst.org or mail to UCCA, PO Box 324, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For more information, please visit our website at www.ucca-elmhurst.org.
