WOODRIDGE, IL — West Suburban Community Pantry will hold a food drive during the first week of November to collect items for residents in need. The 2025 Harvest Week Food Drive will take place Nov. 2 through Nov. 9, with drop-off locations available throughout DuPage County.
Here’s a list of items residents can bring to help stock the pantry’s supplies as the winter holidays approach.
- Canned fruits
- Canned vegetables
- Canned meat
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Rice
During 2024, West Suburban Community Pantry reported a 15 percent increase in residents who use the pantry’s services.
ARC Woodridge
8201 Janes Ave. Woodridge
Bolingbrook Park District Annerino Community Center
201 Recreation Dr. Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Park District Recreation and Aquatic Complex
200 Lindsey Ln. Bolingbrook
Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center
935 Maple Ave. Downers Grove
Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center
4500 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove
First Congregational UCC
Drop-offs only accepted Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p..m.
25 E. Benton Avenue, Naperville
Fountaindale Public Library
300 W. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook
Naperville Sunrise Rotary
Drop-offs only accepted Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Naperville Country Club
25W570 Chicago Ave. Naperville
West Suburban Community Pantry
Donations accepted Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round
6809 Hobson Valley Rd., Woodridge
“Every can, box, and bag you donate helps fill a plate and brings comfort to a neighbor facing food insecurity,” Linda Crouchelli, Director of Development and Marketing at West Suburban Community Pantry said in a statement.
She added, “As we enter the season of giving, this is a simple but powerful way to make a real impact. Whether you’re donating a few extra groceries from your pantry or organizing a collection with coworkers or friends, every contribution counts.