Donations Sought To Benefit Families During Harvest Week Food Drive

WOODRIDGE, IL — West Suburban Community Pantry has enlisted the help of several area venues to accept donations during its Harvest Week Food Drive, which kicks off Sept. 22. The annual event marks the start of Hunger Action Season.

“In addition to the fresh produce, milk and eggs we offer, it’s important that we provide shelf stable basics that families can use to build meals. We need pantry staples like canned meats , chicken and tuna, rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned soup and low sugar canned fruit or low sodium canned vegetables," Paul Matsushima, Director of Pantry Operations, shared in a statement.

Masushima added, “We are always in need of diapers and baby wipes, as our customers cannot purchase these items with benefits.”

Donors can drop off items at the following locations during their normal hours of operation Sept. 22 through Sept. 29.

• Fountaindale Public Library , 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook
• Bolingbrook Park District, Recreation and Aquatic Complex, 200 Lindsey Ln., Bolingbrook
• Bolingbrook Park District, Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook
• Downers Grove Park District, Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove
• Downers Grove Park District, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
• Lisle Public Library , 777 Front St., Lisle
• ARC - Athletic Recreation Center , 8201 Janes Ave., Woodridge
• Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd. # 300, Woodridge
• West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr., Suite 118, Woodridge

Donations can also be made Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational UCC, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville and Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Naperville Sunrise Rotary- Naperville Country Club, 25w570 Chicago Ave., Naperville.

Click the link to make a monetary donation to WSCP.