Glen Ellyn Food Pantry To Host More Drive-Up Food Drives

GLEN ELLYN, IL — The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry has will host two upcoming food drives to aid those in need during the new coronavirus shutdown. The first is planned for May 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second, which will be co-hosted by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club, is planned for June 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

To drop off items on these dates, residents can drive to the parking lot at 493 Forest Avenue and follow the signs for the food drive.

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The following items are of urgent need to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry:

• Frozen or refrigerated ground beef and chicken
• Frozen pizza
• Frozen vegetables
• Potatoes and onions
• Apples and oranges
• Flour, sugar
• Pancake mix and syrup
• Dried or canned beans
• Canned peas and vegetables
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Boxed rice
• Hamburger Helper
• Canned chili
• Canned pasta
• Laundry detergent
• Shampoo

The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry also has a drop-off box located inside its lobby in which residents can donate food items Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you need to drop off food or items at a different time, you can contact the food pantry at 630-469-6988.