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The Douglas Center Community Food Drive

Posted on by Linda Cordero
13
Oct

Fill The Cupboard. Feed the Heart. ❤️

The Douglas Center is proud to announce our Community Food Drive benefiting The Cupboard at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. From October 1 through November 30, we invite our neighbors, businesses, and community organizations to come together to help address food insecurity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

About The Cupboard: A no-questions-asked food pantry helping address food insecurity among patients, staff and members of our community. The need is significant. The Community Cupboard alone requires approximately 50–100 pounds of non-perishable food daily to help meet the needs of those it serves. 

What to Donate: We welcome donations of non-perishable food items, including:

Canned vegetables (except beans) · Canned tuna, salmon, and chicken ·  Peanut butter and jelly · Pasta and rice · Ramen · Oats/Cereal ·  Canned fruit ·  Beans   Dried milk

 

Donation Guidelines: All items must be non-perishable, sealed, and labeled. Items within their expiration date are preferred; items up to six months past the written date can also be accepted.

Where to Donate: Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at: The Douglas Center, 3445 Howard Street, Skokie, Illinois. Additional community collection locations include:

  • Byline Bank - Rogers Park 
  • Evanston Community Bank-Wintrust (Grove location) 
  • The Mather - Evanston
  • Weber Leisure Center Skokie

More locations will be added throughout the year. Please visit our website for the most current list of participating businesses and organizations.

Together, We Can Stock Hope

Every donation, large or small, helps make food more accessible to our neighbors in need.

One can. One box. One donation can make a difference. Feed the Heart.

Linda Cordero