Drive-Up Food Drive To Be Held At Oswald's Pharmacy In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville residents who want to give back during the new coronavirus crisis can drop off food at an upcoming food drive at Oswald's Pharmacy, located at 88 W. Gartner Rd. in the Naperville Plaza Shopping Center. The food drive, hosted by Naperville Jaycees, Men in Black Pest Control and Oswald's Pharmacy, will be held on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Residents can pull up and drop off food, clothing and other donations during these times at a collection station on the sidewalk. Here is a list of items that are needed:

• Chips
• Crackers
• Fruit cups
• Jerky
• Pudding and Jell-o
• Ramen noodles
• Tuna and chicken salad kits
• Microwavable meals
• Body wash
• Hand sanitizer
• Shampoo
• Boxers
• Adult undershirts
• Adult sweatpants
• Women's underwear
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Gift cards to Walmart, Jewel, Aldi, Walgreens and Target

To donate money instead of items, residents can drop off cash or check donations, visit the Naperville Jaycees website or mail a check to Naperville Jaycees Community Food DrivePO Box 22 Naperville, IL 60566.

The funds and item donations will be disbursed among relief and support organizations throughout the area.

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