Wheaton Gives Back Includes Winter Gear Drive and Unloading Food Truck

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is introducing “Wheaton Gives Back,” opportunities for residents to get involved. An expansion of Make a Difference Day, the new effort will include a Winter Gear Drive and a volunteer opportunity to unload food for residents in need.
Winter Gear Drive - October 1 - 31
In partnership with the People’s Resource Center and Downtown Wheaton Association, the commission is collecting new or gently used Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and Mittens for the People's Resource Center. Collection boxes are located throughout downtown Wheaton at the following locations:
Adelle’s, Alphagraphics, Barcacao Chocolat, DuPage Art League, Edward Jones (Wesley Street location) Egglectic Cafe, Extract Juicery, Gary United Methodist Church, Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, Jerry Evans School of Music, Marquiz Salon & Spa, Midwest Cyclery, MilaGrace Boutique, MOORE Toys & Gadgets, Pedego Electric Bikes, Studio 29 Salon and Spa, Wheaton Garden Works, Wheaton Mulch, Inc., Wheaton Public Library. Location map: Here

The collected mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves will be donated to the People’s Resource Center. New items will be part of the PRC’s Clothes Closet and newer items will be distributed during the PRC’s “Share the Spirit” program during the holidays. There will be a special collection on Saturday, October 29 during Downtown Wheaton Association's Trick-or-Treating event.

Unload Food Truck - October 21
The commission is also looking for volunteers to unload food collected as part of the People's Resource Center's Stuff-A-Truck event. Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 10 am until 1 pm and 1 pm until 4 pm. Prolonged standing and lifting is required. To sign up for a shift, volunteers can click HERE. A representative from the PRC will contact volunteers. The deadline to sign up is October 14.

The Wheaton Gives Back program will be expanded in future years to provide volunteer opportunities throughout the month of October. The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is responsible for promoting community involvement and volunteering.