Naperville Rotary Holiday Food Drive To Help West Suburban Pantry

NAPERVILLE, IL — The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is seeking donations for a food drive they're hosting Nov. 15 at Naperville Country Club. Items will be donated to the Woodridge-based West Suburban Community Pantry, which aids residents in need throughout the area.

“We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It’s easy to forget the unseen children, families and seniors who struggle every day, and now face a challenging holiday season,” Deb Newman, Community Service Chair for Sunrise Rotary, said in a statement.

Newman added, “Sunrise Rotary is dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in our community. This is a great opportunity to make our neighbors’ holiday a little brighter.”

Here's a list of the items sought for the Nov. 15 donation drive:

• Boxed mashed potatoes
• Canned beans
• Canned chicken or tuna
• Canned condensed milk
• Canned fruits (low sugar) and vegetables
• Dry lentils
• Dry pasta
• Evaporated milk
• Peanut butter
• Rice
• Sugar/brown sugar
• Whole grains

The food drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave., Naperville. Volunteers will be on hand during the drive to help donors drop off their items.