Food, Winter Gear Sought For 'Wheaton Gives Back' During October

WHEATON, IL — Donation spots will be set up throughout the city to accept winter gear for People's Resource Center as part of the "Wheaton Gives Back" initiative. The month-long effort also includes a Stuff-a-Truck event on Oct. 27 and a Halloween-themed collection on Oct. 28.

Here's where to find collection boxes throughout the city, where you can donate gently used or new coats, hats and other winter clothing:

• 302 Wheaton
• Adelle’s
• Alphagraphics
• Amante Marketplace
• Arrowhead
• Best-Way Rug and Furniture Cleaners
• Cedarstone Partners
• Central Athletic Complex
• DuPage Art League
• Edge Financial Advisors
• Edward Jones
• Egglectic Café
• Frocks and Frills Vintage
• Jovie/College Tutors
• Miroballi Shoes
• NEXT Yoga
• Noteable Notes Music Academy
• The Perfect Thing
• Wheaton City Hall
• Wheaton Community Center
• Wheaton Public Library

On Oct. 27, residents are invited to volunteer for a "Stuff-a-Truck" event to benefit People's Resource Center. Two shifts are available: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline to register to volunteer is Oct. 13.

Oct. 28 will bring a collection drive to the Trick-or-Treat event in downtown Wheaton, with donation boxes available at Wyckwood House, C'Zar Salon and Spa and Pedego Wheaton.