How To Volunteer In DuPage County Amid Virus Crisis

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — With precautions over new coronavirus causing closures and cancellations throughout Illinois, many residents in DuPage County are interested in knowing how they can volunteer to help those in need. The closures have affected schools, places of worship and long-term care centers, with many places also putting restricted visits or no visits into effect or residents practicing self-distancing, which can become isolating.

At DuPage Care Center, visits are currently restricted, which prompted staff to encourage community members to send love notes and letters to residents who are being cared for or live there.

To send a message of love to DuPage Care Center residents:

• Email a message to dpcc@dupageco.org
• Comment on this DuPage County Care Center Facebook post.

The messages will be written on hearts and posted throughout the center to lift residents' spirits.

How To Help West Suburban Community Pantry

With limited supplies at grocery stores and school closures impacting food insecure families, West Suburban Community Pantry has been packing lunches to benefit those in need. Click the link to find out how to volunteer at West Suburban Community Pantry.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Residents can also use Giving DuPage as a portal to connect to volunteer opportunities throughout DuPage County.

Do you have volunteer opportunities available in DuPage County? Email lisa.farver@patch.com to tell your story.