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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Jaycees are set to host Community Food Drive Easter Weekend

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Above / Oswald’s Pharmacy is located in Naperville Plaza, 88 W. Gartner Road at Washington Street.

In response to the current social and economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Naperville Jaycees and Oswald’s Pharmacy, in cooperation with Men In Black Pest Control Services, are hosting a Community Food Drive to help local emergency relief organizations meet the growing demand for assistance in our community.

The collection event will take place at Oswald’s Pharmacy, 88 W. Gartner Rd., in Naperville Plaza, from 10AM-1PM and 3PM-6PM on Friday, April 10, and 9AM-3PM Saturday, April 11.

Food, supplies, and clothing donations can be dropped off during these times at the collection station on the sidewalk in front of Oswald’s Pharmacy. Volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves and will remove items from vehicles upon request.

“The list of requested items, additional collection and monetary donation details, and the list of organizations that will be supported through this event are available on our Naperville Jaycees Food Giving Committee page.” organizers noted.

Most-Needed Items

FOOD

  • Chips
  • Crackers
  • Fruit Cups
  • Jerky, Meat Sticks
  • Pudding, Jell-O
  • Ramen Noodles
  • Tuna/Chicken Salad Kits
  • Non-perishable Microwave Meals; Hormel 60 sec. Meals, Campbell’s Ready Meals, Easy Mac

TOILETRIES

  • Body Wash (full size)
  • Hand Sanitizer (all sizes)
  • Shampoo (full size)

NEW CLOTHING

  • Mens’ Boxers (M-2XL)
  • Mens’ Sweatpants (M-2XL)
  • Mens’ White Undershirts (M-2XL)
  • Womens’ Sweatpants (S-2XL)
  • Womens’ Sweatshirts (S-2XL)
  • Womens’ Underwear (S-2XL)

SUPPLIES

  • Toilet Paper
  • Trash Bags
  • Paper Towels

GIFT CARDS for BASIC NEEDS in $10-$30 increments

  • Walmart
  • Jewel
  • Aldi
  • Walgreens
  • Target

*All items collected will be cleaned using professional sanitizing wipes rated to destroy human coronavirus prior to being distributed to relief organizations.

 

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